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P214 FFJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 FFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,152 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 124,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 114,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s h/brake cable outer casing cracked

Fail 19 May 2009 107,401 miles

All Tyre's side wall's damaged.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link rod top ball joint protective rubber cover split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R Handbrake cable outer casing fractured.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to check both side's front brake pad's.Viewing access restricted.

Pass 19 May 2009 107,401 miles

All Tyre's side wall's damaged.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link rod top ball joint protective rubber cover split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Handbrake cable outer casing fractured.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to check both side's front brake pad's.Viewing access restricted.

Pass 9 May 2008 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/rear tyre is soft and has nail in treaded area.

o/s/rear hand brake outer cable casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2007 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 90,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P214 FFJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P214 FFJ, 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 P214 FFJ registered?

P214 FFJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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