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P415 BAO

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

parking brake just met requirments

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 130,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2011 129,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 126,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2010 126,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,162 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 119,162 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 116,008 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Dec 2007 116,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2006 106,157 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 106,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 96,007 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 96,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P415 BAO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P415 BAO, 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 P415 BAO registered?

P415 BAO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P415 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 BAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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