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P245 CMO

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,669 mi
Last recorded172,669 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 172,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 165,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 154,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 154,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 143,333 miles

Offside windscreen damaged (not swept area)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust getting corroded in areas

foot brake has travel (recommend service or repair)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (recommend immediate attention)

Offside Front floor getting corroded

Offside windscreen damaged (not in drivers view)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 121,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 108,724 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 108,722 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,762 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 96,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 96,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 91,099 miles

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,239 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 78,239 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 71,663 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

front no plate slight damage

Pass 1 May 2007 65,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P245 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P245 CMO, 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 P245 CMO registered?

P245 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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