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M117 STV

1995 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,400 mi
Last recorded156,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Zx109,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 STV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 156,400 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 156,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 153,074 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

radiator leaking slightly

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis

welding to o/s/f chassis is unprotected, starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2008 149,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2007 144,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 144,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake hoses perrishing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 137,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 137,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f chassis in poor condition

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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M117 STV is a 1995 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 109,266 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 M117 STV, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M117 STV registered?

M117 STV is a 1995 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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