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N657 YBL

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,236 mi
Last recorded122,236 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody repair covered in underseal

Fail 10 Sep 2022 122,234 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 118,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both inner wheel arche (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body inner sill heavily underseal both side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated corroded (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2019 113,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension and underbody has general corrosion

underbody has repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2019 113,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

suspension and underbody has general corrosion

underbody has repairs covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension Top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2011 109,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 108,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 104,230 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror missing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 104,223 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,105 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 107,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N657 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N657 YBL, 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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N657 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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