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P182 XLJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,405 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 71,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 67,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,010 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,994 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 61,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,322 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,154 miles

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

Both rear tyres are going out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,178 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,178 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,188 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 47,185 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s & o/s front tyres becoming perished on sidewalls

nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2006 44,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front tyres becoming perished on sidewalls

nail in tyre

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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P182 XLJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P182 XLJ, 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 P182 XLJ registered?

P182 XLJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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