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N291 AYB

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,732 mi
Last recorded156,732 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 156,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 149,736 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2006 136,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear offside brake hose ferrules coroded and rear brake pipes surface coroded

slight leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,584 miles

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear offside brake hose ferrules coroded and rear brake pipes surface coroded

slight leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 25 Nov 2005 121,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 121,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 121,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 121,274 miles

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

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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N291 AYB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N291 AYB, 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 N291 AYB registered?

N291 AYB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N291 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N291 AYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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