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P152 BPA

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,801 mi
Last recorded119,801 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 BPA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 119,801 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,407 miles

both front link pins dust covers split

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,245 miles

damp around steering rack

front brake pads look very thin

n/s steering rack boot perishing

n/s/f shocker damp

poor beam images

both front link pin dust covers split

slight earth faults on rear lights

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,538 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

n/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,519 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

some roughness in steering

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,820 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 111,461 miles

front number plate cracked

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Fail 8 Jun 2010 111,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,412 miles

long handbrake travel

play in o/s/f wishbone front bush on limit

play n/s track rod end

slight play n/s/f wishbone front bush

wiper blade smears

Pass 17 Jun 2008 106,981 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

play in o/s/f wishbone front bush on limit

some play in n/s steering rack

some play in n/s track rod end

Fail 15 May 2007 101,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

vehicle emitting some black smoke

wiper blade smears

Pass 15 May 2007 101,189 miles

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

vehicle emitting some black smoke

wiper blade smears

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,316 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding + rear silencer heavily + slight leak

long handbrake travel

vehicle emitting some black smoke

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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P152 BPA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P152 BPA, 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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P152 BPA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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