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P124 WJO

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 WJO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 146,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

battery cover fitted no oil temp taken

brake warning lamp

Fail 17 Jul 2013 129,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery cover fitted no oil temp taken

brake warning lamp

Pass 21 Jul 2012 111,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,605 miles

Both handbrake outter cassings cracked

Front brake discs corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,605 miles

Both handbrake outter cassings cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,459 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fron registration plate de-laminating

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,459 miles

Fron registration plate de-laminating

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,137 miles

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

both front tyres perishing, nearside front made in 1996! (175 65t14)

front brake discs inner faces corroded.

spare tyre just legal.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,413 miles

approx 20% front brake imbalance on light application

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

slight oil leak from steering rack pinion area

Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,491 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 66,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pump drive belt slightly loose

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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P124 WJO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P124 WJO, 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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P124 WJO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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