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P330 FES

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 140,493 miles

advise exhaust heat shield inscure under side centre

advise n/s/f fog lamp missing

advise new tyre fitted to n/s/f

advise o/s/f outer sill been welded

advise slight lift from o/s/ n/s rear suspension arms

advise spare tyre soft

Fail 31 Aug 2011 140,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

advise exhaust heat shield inscure under side centre

advise n/s/f fog lamp missing

advise spare tyre soft

Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,891 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower rear wishbone bushes worn but not excessive

advise to check n/s/r handbrake giving lower reading than o/s but makes minimum percentage

advise unable to properly asses condition of brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,248 miles

n/s/f fog light not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 120,452 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 120,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/f fog light incomplete plus inscure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 115,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 106,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 106,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 91,262 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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P330 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P330 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 P330 FES registered?

P330 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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