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N642 YTF

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 YTF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 151,284 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2007 151,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 146,585 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 146,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 139,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 139,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f headlamp glass cracked,not affecting beam pattern.handbrake cable outer casings cracking both sides.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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N642 YTF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N642 YTF, 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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N642 YTF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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