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N550 YRX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 YRX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 159,818 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 155,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 150,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,578 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 137,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 131,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 131,177 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 123,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,151 miles

slight play to o/s trackrod end..

Pass 18 Mar 2009 107,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

slight damage n/s handbrake cable

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 84,624 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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N550 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N550 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 N550 YRX registered?

N550 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N550 YRX safe to buy?

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