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YIB 5623

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 5623
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,531 miles

slight excessive space at front number plate digits. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,531 miles

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

slight excessive space at front number plate digits. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 88,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,534 miles

front brake discs starting to score

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs starting to score

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 79,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 65,557 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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YIB 5623 is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YIB 5623, 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 YIB 5623 registered?

YIB 5623 is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is YIB 5623 safe to buy?

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