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P314 FES

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,815 mi
Last recorded157,815 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 157,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 157,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 141,850 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s hand brake cable condition poor

Fail 15 Aug 2008 141,850 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s hand brake cable condition poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2007 137,656 miles

As per test number 350112127419

Fail 10 Aug 2007 137,654 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear brake binding when suspension is allowed to hang down

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 130,372 miles

Oil leak

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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P314 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P314 FES, 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 P314 FES registered?

P314 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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