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N220 YJW

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,065 mi
Last recorded197,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 197,065 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 197,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 189,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 180,463 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 171,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 162,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 159,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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N220 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N220 YJW, 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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What year was N220 YJW registered?

N220 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N220 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 YJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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