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P404 JHE

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 JHE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both, OS heavily corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating on edges (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat, requires re-inflation and check for leaks ()

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both, OS heavily corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating on edges (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bad earth connection, cleaned with contact cleaner (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat, requires re-inflation and check for leaks ()

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,905 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to the under side of the car.

Nearside washer jet inop

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,905 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to the under side of the car.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside washer jet inop

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,288 miles

Oil leak engine. ()

excessive play at front wiper arm/motor.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge.

Oil leak engine. ()

excessive play at front wiper arm/motor.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

accelarator pedal rubber missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake cables outer split

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,917 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near strut top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

accelarator pedal rubber missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake cables outer split

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 97,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 94,553 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded.

NS and OS sills corroded.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,389 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

cracks in tread and the sidewalls of both front tyres.

Fail 1 May 2013 90,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

cracks in tread and the sidewalls of both front tyres.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,382 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 86,382 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 84,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 84,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,968 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 77,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 77,777 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 75,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 71,269 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear park brake cables outer casing broken.

Pass 15 May 2006 66,441 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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P404 JHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P404 JHE, 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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P404 JHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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