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N302 YRA

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,944 mi
Last recorded179,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 179,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 179,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 177,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/R window handle missing

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

O/S mirror damaged

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

both rear doors do not open from inside

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 177,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/R window handle missing

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

O/S mirror damaged

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

both rear doors do not open from inside

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2007 172,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 160,995 miles

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

Coolant leak

advise nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 2 Jan 2007 160,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

advise nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2006 146,069 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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N302 YRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N302 YRA, 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 N302 YRA registered?

N302 YRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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