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P294 YJT

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 YJT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,284 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 63,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front ind. lens missing. n/s headlight slightly insecure.

Pass 9 May 2012 58,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,608 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 46,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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P294 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P294 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 P294 YJT registered?

P294 YJT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P294 YJT safe to buy?

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