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P275 JSC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 JSC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,813 miles

exhaust system corroded/peppered

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing has movement and slight noise

offside front inner wing cover loose

offside front tyre worn to the outsides

oil leaks at engine

rear reg plate deteriorating

rear wiper torm

Fail 8 Jul 2010 92,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

exhaust system corroded/peppered

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing has movement and slight noise

offside front inner wing cover loose

offside front tyre worn to the outsides

oil leaks at engine

rear reg plate deteriorating

rear wiper torm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,935 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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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P275 JSC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P275 JSC, 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 P275 JSC registered?

P275 JSC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P275 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 JSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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