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N512 YJH

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,860 mi
Last recorded121,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 YJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 121,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

some wear to discs

some wear to front link pins

Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,860 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

some wear to discs

some wear to front link pins

Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,118 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,076 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge replacement soon

Fail 5 Jan 2011 108,813 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge replacement soon

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 102,573 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,862 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,472 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,897 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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N512 YJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N512 YJH, 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 N512 YJH registered?

N512 YJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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