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P837 YCN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,199 mi
Last recorded59,199 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 YCN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,199 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,567 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,567 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired no reserve travel (3.1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis leg at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,006 miles

corrosion setting into both front inner wings outwith prescribed area

n/s/r and o/s/f flexi ferrules slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,006 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

corrosion setting into both front inner wings outwith prescribed area

n/s/r and o/s/f flexi ferrules slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion setting into cat to centre flange

o/s/f and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak (sump and rocker)?

Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,080 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion setting into cat to centre flange

o/s/f and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak (sump and rocker)?

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,817 miles

battery loose

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,126 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,032 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNABLE TO COMPLETE TEST DUE TOWATER HOSE BURSTING.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,903 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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P837 YCN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P837 YCN, 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 P837 YCN registered?

P837 YCN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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