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N210 YBL

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,405 mi
Last recorded31,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 31,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,009 miles

Handbrake outer cables in poor condition

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 30,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,133 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 30,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,450 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 27,447 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,688 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,003 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre perishing.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

O/s/r tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 20,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre perishing.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/r tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,542 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 10,937 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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N210 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N210 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N210 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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