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P139 YPH

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 YPH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,527 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,448 miles

parking brake will need adjustment soon

Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,448 miles

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

parking brake will need adjustment soon

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,057 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 69,963 miles

left hanbrake cable outer sleeve starting to split

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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P139 YPH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P139 YPH, 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 P139 YPH registered?

P139 YPH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P139 YPH safe to buy?

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