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A15 TYX

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,506 mi
Last recorded157,506 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TYX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 157,506 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 148,801 miles

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f play at steering

Pass 17 May 2011 140,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 140,170 miles

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

Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 134,018 miles

o/s/f suspension arm play at bottom ball joint

o/s/f,n/s/f strutt top bearings tight/signs of seizing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 127,040 miles

n/s/f indicator lense missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

windscreen scored

Fail 13 Apr 2009 127,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

n/s/f indicator lense missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

windscreen scored

Fail 14 Apr 2008 114,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 114,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 85,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 85,078 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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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A15 TYX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A15 TYX, 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 A15 TYX registered?

A15 TYX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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