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P230 ERJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,327 mi
Last recorded38,327 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,327 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,811 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 36,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 34,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,293 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,239 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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P230 ERJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P230 ERJ, 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 P230 ERJ registered?

P230 ERJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P230 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 ERJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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