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P258 CMO

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,397 mi
Last recorded156,397 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 153,588 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres perishing and scrubbed on outer edges

n/s/f strut top mounting/ bearing starting to stick slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 150,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 150,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 145,659 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 145,659 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 137,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,901 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 129,771 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 109,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 100,136 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 100,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,035 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P258 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P258 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 P258 CMO registered?

P258 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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