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P244 LVT

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LVT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns weak

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,693 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 72,083 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,543 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 68,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,957 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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P244 LVT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P244 LVT, 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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P244 LVT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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