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P171 JDT

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,096 mi
Last recorded108,096 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 JDT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 108,096 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2008 108,096 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2007 101,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 101,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,458 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 96,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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P171 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P171 JDT, 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 P171 JDT registered?

P171 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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