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P405 VDD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

113,748 mi
Last recorded113,748 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 VDD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 113,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 110,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 110,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 104,315 miles

nsr tyre slighty perrished.

slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 24 May 2012 104,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nsr tyre slighty perrished.

slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 26 May 2011 96,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to see brake pad condition

load valve partially seized

Pass 26 May 2011 96,423 miles

Unable to see brake pad condition

load valve partially seized

Pass 20 May 2010 89,495 miles

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

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

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2010 89,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2009 81,844 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake imbalace 25 percent

Pass 18 May 2009 81,844 miles

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

front brake imbalace 25 percent

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,314 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2007 67,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2006 60,662 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 60,662 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P405 VDD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P405 VDD, 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 P405 VDD registered?

P405 VDD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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