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P415 SDL

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 SDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 110,281 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,023 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 105,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 7 May 2009 100,101 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre torn on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2009 100,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre torn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2008 93,769 miles

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

advise handbrake cable outer casing split

advise oil leak from engine

Fail 6 May 2008 93,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise handbrake cable outer casing split

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2007 83,419 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 83,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 78,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 78,037 miles

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

Advise Offside rear tyre cracking up.

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 SDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P415 SDL, 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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P415 SDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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