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P248 JDT

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 JDT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 179,137 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 179,131 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 163,904 miles

service brake only just passed

Fail 8 Apr 2009 163,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 152,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 20 Mar 2008 152,511 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear clamp insecure

nearside front fog lamp lens missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 137,166 miles

unable to open tail gate

Pass 18 Mar 2006 117,321 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 116,662 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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P248 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P248 JDT, 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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P248 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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