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P132 PDE

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 PDE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,556 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,240 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/r park brake slow to advance

rear bumper just secure

Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/r park brake slow to advance

rear bumper just secure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,173 miles

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

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TEMPERAREY REPAIR MADE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,080 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r seat / seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

bad engine oil leak dripping

exhaust cat , center box and backbox all broken up inside

tax disc is in swepet area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,530 miles

Bodywork damage

Engine oil leaks

Front and rear brake hoses perished

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bodywork damage

Engine oil leaks

Front and rear brake hoses perished

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,342 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,384 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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P132 PDE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P132 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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P132 PDE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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