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P277 GND

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 GND
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 88,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE ENGINE SMOKING SLIGHTLY AS IT IS BURNING OIL

ADVISE O/S/F SEAT BELT BECOMING FRAYED

Pass 1 May 2012 83,165 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 28 Apr 2012 83,165 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 7 May 2011 77,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 72,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,159 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,156 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,953 miles

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BOTTOM WISHBONES BACK MOUNTING BUSHES SPLIT AND BECOMING WORN

ADVISE O/S/F INDICATOR OUTER LENSE MISSING BUT WORKS OK

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,428 miles

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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P277 GND is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P277 GND, 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 P277 GND registered?

P277 GND is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P277 GND shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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