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P142 TWU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 TWU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Oil leak ()

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust clamp at front

damage to nearside and offside front indicator lamps

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,234 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

engine oil level low

exhaust support rubbers not fitted

offside rear inner inner position lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,344 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust at rear

deterioration to handbrake cables

engine oil level very low

Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,306 miles

engine oil level very low

Oil leak

boot wont open

coolant level low

deteration to nearside and offside handbrake cables

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

nearside and offside front indicaters lens missing

Fail 27 Jul 2013 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

boot wont open

coolant level low

deteration to nearside and offside handbrake cables

engine oil level very low

nearside and offside front indicaters lens missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,984 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 92,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,582 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,414 miles

Exhaust mount no rear exhaust snapped but exhaust still supported by other mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,398 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,831 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P142 TWU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P142 TWU, 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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P142 TWU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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