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P342 OSE

1999 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,861 mi
Last recorded64,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Zx83,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,861 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut, Spare tyre soft.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,266 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 60,266 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut on N/S/F. tyre sidewall. Bonnet safety catch inop. Noise from rear.Corrosion on powersteering pipes.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,729 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 56,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P342 OSE is a 1999 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 83,816 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 P342 OSE, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P342 OSE registered?

P342 OSE is a 1999 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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