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P103 EDV

1997 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,300 miles

slight corrosion fuel tank strap / brace

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,324 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front sub frame & tank breace slightly corroded

rear tyres very slightly cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,011 miles

o/s/r hand brake cable cover slightly spliting & corroded.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,001 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r hand brake cable cover slightly spliting & corroded.

power steering belt cracking

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 EDV is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P103 EDV, 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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What year was P103 EDV registered?

P103 EDV is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P103 EDV safe to buy?

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