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N597 YRX

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 YRX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,579 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear chassis to floor corroded

Offside Front chassis to floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis to floor corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017

Emissions not tested water leaks (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake cable wheel bearing not fully checked (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 113,578 miles

Emissions not tested water leaks (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake cable wheel bearing not fully checked (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,688 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,069 miles

whole underneath coated in sealant

Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,508 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,821 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 106,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 100,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

park brake cables outer covers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2008 94,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,372 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

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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N597 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N597 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 N597 YRX registered?

N597 YRX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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