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P379 LAB

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 LAB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,813 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,545 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,973 miles

front number plate cracked not affecting letters yet

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,085 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 67,566 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake cables not in good condition

parking brake has sum travel

Fail 9 Jul 2005 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake cables not in good condition

parking brake travel high

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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P379 LAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P379 LAB, 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 P379 LAB registered?

P379 LAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P379 LAB safe to buy?

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