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P292 YJT

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,905 mi
Last recorded171,905 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 YJT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 171,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 171,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 159,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f tyre/wheel has slightrun out

Fail 16 Sep 2020 149,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre/wheel has slightrun out

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,938 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,976 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 122,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 115,146 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 108,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,738 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,975 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 79,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,261 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,108 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 68,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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P292 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P292 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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P292 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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