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P120 PDE

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,601 mi
Last recorded198,601 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 PDE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 198,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 198,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 194,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 192,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 189,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 187,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 184,303 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 181,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 177,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 170,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 163,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 149,544 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 140,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 131,889 miles

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

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)

offside rear axle bearing slightly noisey in operation but no movement detected,

Pass 9 Sep 2010 122,025 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,967 miles

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

anti roll link dust cover split nearside top

Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 92,146 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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P120 PDE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P120 PDE, 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 P120 PDE registered?

P120 PDE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 September 1996.

Is P120 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 PDE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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