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P23 RBV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,796 mi
Last recorded175,796 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 RBV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 175,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 169,381 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 169,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 162,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 162,181 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 156,433 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2019 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,418 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe collapsing when engine running.

Front Both front shock absorbers worn.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody of vehicle covered in wax oil.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,418 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake vacuum pipe collapsing when engine running.

Front Both front shock absorbers worn.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody of vehicle covered in wax oil.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,234 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 134,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Underneath of vehicle has been wax oiled.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,205 miles

All brake pipes are covered in wax oil.

Underneath of vehicle has been waxed oiled.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All brake pipes are covered in wax oil.

Underneath of vehicle has been waxed oiled.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,795 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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P23 RBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P23 RBV, 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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P23 RBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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