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P26 YOD

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 YOD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,870 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 139,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside floor to sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside floor to sill damaged

offside headlight damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2015 130,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no.plate slight damage

nearside and offside floor to sill damaged

offside headlight damaged

rear no.plate partly covered

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear mud flaps insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2013 119,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear mud flaps insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,321 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,720 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both n/s & o/s/r tyres slight deteriorating inner walls

n/s & o/s/f brake discs deteriorating!!

n/s & o/s/r service brake binding!

rear number plate deteriorating!!

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,246 miles

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

both front lenes covers missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on out side edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 86,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,694 miles

both n/s & o/s/f indicator lenses temp repair.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 72,667 miles

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

Parkbrake travel needs attewntion!

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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P26 YOD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P26 YOD, 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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P26 YOD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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