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P345 GJC

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,119 mi
Last recorded138,119 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 GJC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 138,119 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 138,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 135,812 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,439 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 131,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 127,872 miles

rear metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 15 Apr 2010 127,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 111,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,026 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,668 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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P345 GJC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P345 GJC, 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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P345 GJC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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