MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front inner top turrets corroded
long travle in handbrake lever
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres perished on walls
corrosion noted in both front inner wings at top mountings
front chassie sections rusty
oil leak noted from the engine
rear number plate poor
rear shock absorber lower suspension bushes worn
slackness noted in the f/o/s antiroll bar link arm
stonechips noted outside zone A
throttle cable stiff in operation
underneath rusty in places
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust rusty
n/s headlamp poor
oil level at min
underside very rusty in places esp front suspension mountings
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rusty
n/s headlamp poor
oil level at min
underside very rusty in places esp front suspension mountings
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres new
exhaust rusty
front discs badly worn and n/s pads appear low
hand brake requires adjusting
n/s hand brake cable poor
n/s headlamp adjuster faulty
oil level between min and max levels
radiator rusty
underside very rusty in places
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres new
exhaust rusty
front discs badly worn and n/s pads appear low
hand brake requires adjusting
n/s hand brake cable poor
n/s headlamp adjuster faulty
oil level between min and max levels
radiator rusty
underside very rusty in places
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres badly worn on outer edges
f/n/s disc rusty
hand brake requires adj
n/s hand brake cable poor
r/n/s tyre low on tread and perished
radiator in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres badly worn on outer edges
f/n/s disc rusty
f/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn
hand brake requires adj
n/s hand brake cable poor
r/n/s tyre low on tread and perished
radiator in poor condition
wiper poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs poor
metal brake pipes rusty in places
n/s headlamp adjuster is faulty
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn
underside rusty in places
front discs poor
metal brake pipes rusty in places
n/s headlamp adjuster is faulty
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn
underside rusty in places
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
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P423 MBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 P423 MBM, 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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P423 MBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.
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