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P299 FOV

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,905 mi
Last recorded126,905 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 FOV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 126,288 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,731 miles

Offside Rear rear suspension rubber bump stop missing.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 125,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear suspension rubber bump stop missing.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 124,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,650 miles

reverse light not working.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall of tyre. 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

reverse light not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 120,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,975 miles

offside front wheel - slight brake binding

Fail 6 Aug 2013 114,975 miles

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

offside front wheel - slight brake binding

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 104,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 104,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 100,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 100,408 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,224 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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P299 FOV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P299 FOV, 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 P299 FOV registered?

P299 FOV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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