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P136 DAJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 DAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,061 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 50,021 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,145 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,593 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,225 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

front wiper smearing screen

oil leak

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,179 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front wiper smearing slightly

oil leak

slight corrosion to chassis

small damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,967 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front coil springs

front wiper smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,774 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

front wiper smearing

small damage to front nu7mber plate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,606 miles

all brake ferrules corroded

damage to front number plate

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,356 miles

all underpanels/ steering/ suspension and brakes starting to show signs of general surface corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,355 miles

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

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)

all underpanels/ steering/ suspension and brakes starting to show signs of general surface corrosion

rear backbox rubber snapped but exhaust still fully supported

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,077 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,512 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION INTERNALS / BAFFLES / BECOMING LOOSE / RATTLING / EXHAUST PASTE REPAIRED ON UNDERSIDE OF BOX SECTION / WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SHORTLY

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,635 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

BAFFLES IN EXHAUST BECOMING LOOSE AND RATTLING

COMPONANTS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED / CORRODED ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING HEAVLY PERISHED 175 / 65 / 14 T

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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P136 DAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P136 DAJ, 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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P136 DAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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