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P407 JHE

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,251 mi
Last recorded67,251 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 JHE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2007 67,251 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear self steer mountings/bushes knocking

clutch biteing point very high

radiator showing signs of leakage

Pass 23 May 2006 59,008 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OS handbrake cable is insecure

\osr light cover is damaged

Fail 17 May 2006 58,921 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OS hand brake cable is insecure

OSR lens damaged, but not showing white light

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

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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P407 JHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P407 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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What year was P407 JHE registered?

P407 JHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P407 JHE safe to buy?

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