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N35 YBL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,179 mi
Last recorded168,179 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 168,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 168,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 161,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 160,973 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 151,109 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,311 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 141,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 130,438 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 130,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 130,348 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight fuel weep from fuel pump.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,888 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear indicators are slightly white/ n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 12 Oct 2006 117,179 miles

centre exhaust pipe weak

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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N35 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N35 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 N35 YBL registered?

N35 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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