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P285 YJT

1996 Citroen Zx

Beige Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 YJT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front indicator lenses are missing

wiper blade split on the ends

Fail 30 Nov 2012 127,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicator lenses are missing

wiper blade split on the ends

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear outer side light not working

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 26 Nov 2011 120,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear outer side light not working

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,454 miles

front indicators missing lenses

poor images on headlamps

Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front indicators missing lenses

poor images on headlamps

Fail 23 Nov 2009 102,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,309 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,123 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,045 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 80,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer side light dim

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,772 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,772 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P285 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Beige with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P285 YJT, 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 P285 YJT registered?

P285 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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