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P217 JDT

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,683 mi
Last recorded163,683 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 JDT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 163,683 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 163,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 162,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,964 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 106,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 159,382 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 159,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 156,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 156,812 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 151,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside and inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 151,934 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside and inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,018 miles

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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P217 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P217 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 P217 JDT registered?

P217 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P217 JDT safe to buy?

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