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P305 DVN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,520 mi
Last recorded130,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,520 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 118,865 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,656 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,589 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Check condition and operation of rear brakes

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Front anti roll bar links worn

Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Hanbrake outer cables deteriorated

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.Rear tyres perished. N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

NOTE underguards prevent full inspection

O/S/F and N/S/F inner wheel arches rusty under bonnet

O/S/F and N/S/F lower front spring seats rusty

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight wear in N /S of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,589 miles

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Check condition and operation of rear brakes

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Front anti roll bar links worn

Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Hanbrake outer cables deteriorated

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.Rear tyres perished. N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

NOTE underguards prevent full inspection

O/S/F and N/S/F inner wheel arches rusty under bonnet

O/S/F and N/S/F lower front spring seats rusty

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight wear in N /S of steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Oil leak

brake & clutch pedal rubber pads wearing

brake pipe to n/s rear hose rusty

damage to windscreen

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front suspension springs rusty

front wiper blade starting to split

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches(under bonnet) getting rusty

o/s & n/s front spring lower seats rusty

o/s & n/s outer handbrake cables deteriorating, not testable item

o/s & n/s rear brake hose metal ferrules rusty

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing + n/s wearing low on inner edge

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

slight wear in o/s & n/s track rod ends

vehicle underside starting to get rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2008 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s front shock absorber lower spring pans rusty, repair A.S.A.P.

brake pipe to n/s rear brake hose rusty, replace

damage to front number plate & rear starting to deteriorate

damage to windscreen

o/s & n/s front inner wings(under bonnet) getting rusty

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

pedal rubber pads deteriorating

rear exhaust getting rusty

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

slight play in o/s & n/s track rod ends

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,085 miles

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s front shock absorber lower spring pans rusty, repair A.S.A.P.

brake pipe to n/s rear brake hose rusty, replace

damage to front number plate & rear starting to deteriorate

damage to windscreen

o/s & n/s front inner wings(under bonnet) getting rusty

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

pedal rubber pads deteriorating

rear exhaust getting rusty

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

slight play in o/s & n/s track rod ends

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 87,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 78,644 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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P305 DVN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P305 DVN, 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 P305 DVN registered?

P305 DVN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P305 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 DVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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