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P117 FKL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,261 mi
Last recorded64,261 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 FKL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BAD oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BAD oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,975 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to both reat bump stop areas

Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to both reat bump stop areas

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,129 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS FELL OFF

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,138 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,212 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,939 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,050 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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P117 FKL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P117 FKL, 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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P117 FKL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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