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P412 CAY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 CAY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,484 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 138,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 133,894 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 133,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake cable needs securing.

Pass 29 May 2012 128,262 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 128,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 122,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 122,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 117,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 112,654 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,012 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,609 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 98,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P412 CAY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P412 CAY, 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 P412 CAY registered?

P412 CAY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P412 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 CAY shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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