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P311 TFG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 TFG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 155,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 155,624 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 141,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,217 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,174 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,415 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,522 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,271 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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P311 TFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P311 TFG, 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 P311 TFG registered?

P311 TFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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