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N397 YBL

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,739 mi
Last recorded162,739 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 162,739 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

n/s front brake pipe rusted

o/s front seat belt buckle sticky

Fail 5 Nov 2010 162,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake pipe rusted

o/s front seat belt buckle sticky

Pass 10 Nov 2009 153,762 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 143,601 miles

load sensing valve linkage stiff ;front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 133,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s hand brake lower effort ;o/s hand brake cable poor condition ;n/s inner arch corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2007 133,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s hand brake lower effort ;o/s hand brake cable poor condition ;n/s inner arch corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2006 123,232 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 123,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

baby seat n/s/r seat belt not checked ;signs of fuel leak from engine area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 113,326 miles

n/s park performance just passable

Fail 9 Nov 2005 113,233 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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N397 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N397 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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N397 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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