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N283 YJW

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,049 mi
Last recorded87,049 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,161 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 63,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,575 miles

nsr & osr tyre outer sidewalls perished but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,575 miles

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

nsr & osr tyre outer sidewalls perished but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,159 miles

offside rear tyre slight perrishing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

broken breather pipe fuel filler neck

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,227 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,262 miles

nearside front tyre outter edge is wearing

offside rear tyre is perished and the edges are wearing

slight misting of oil from the sump

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre edges are wearing slihtly uneven

offside front tyre edges are wearing slightly uneven

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,445 miles

SURFACE CRACKS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,328 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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N283 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N283 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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N283 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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