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N540 YRX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,042 mi
Last recorded151,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 YRX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 151,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Nov 2012 148,426 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,827 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 144,827 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 139,604 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 139,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 136,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,608 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 128,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

screw in n/s/r tyre

wiper blade to arm fixing poor

Pass 24 Jul 2008 128,825 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

screw in n/s/r tyre

wiper blade to arm fixing poor

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 109,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 109,815 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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N540 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red 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 N540 YRX, 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 N540 YRX registered?

N540 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N540 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 YRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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