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N283 YVN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 YVN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,379 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front inner pannels corroded not afecting brakes or steering

very slight binding in both front wheels

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,851 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,279 miles

both front wheels binding.

nearside inner wing heavilly corroded.

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 YVN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVN, 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 N283 YVN registered?

N283 YVN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N283 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 YVN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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