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P103 DMO

1997 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,268 mi
Last recorded101,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,739 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,739 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2012 94,390 miles

o/s front link arm bent

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper split

spare wheel not in frame

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 May 2010 81,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight perish to os handbrake cable outer tube.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight perish to os handbrake cable outer tube.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2008 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper slightly split

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,865 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Instrument lights not working

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve broken

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

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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P103 DMO is a 1997 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 P103 DMO, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P103 DMO is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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