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P278 FKP

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,304 mi
Last recorded123,304 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 FKP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 105,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 105,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv o/s mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2011 89,849 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,337 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 42,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,830 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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P278 FKP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver 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 P278 FKP, 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 P278 FKP registered?

P278 FKP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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