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N985 YJW

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,341 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,792 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 116,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 103,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,291 miles

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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N985 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N985 YJW, 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 N985 YJW registered?

N985 YJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N985 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N985 YJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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