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P401 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 126,283 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF/OSF Indicator lens is missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,921 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHER OUTER LENSE COVERS MISSING

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,036 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 119,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 115,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,415 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 111,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,890 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 107,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 104,434 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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P401 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P401 DJH, 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 P401 DJH registered?

P401 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P401 DJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 DJH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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