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N225 YBL

1996 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 99,979 miles

Both rear inner side lights not working

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust catalyst, broken ?

Vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2007 99,973 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear inner side lights not working

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust Catalyst, broken ?

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements

Pass 18 May 2006 89,176 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 89,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N225 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N225 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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What year was N225 YBL registered?

N225 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N225 YBL safe to buy?

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