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P231 PUG

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,850 mi
Last recorded93,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 PUG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal flinch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal flinch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust sills and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 93,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal flinch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal flinch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust sills and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre run off on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre run off on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,532 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,307 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,307 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,222 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 29,185 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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P231 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P231 PUG, 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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P231 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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