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P423 MBM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,266 mi
Last recorded195,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 MBM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 195,266 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)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 195,128 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 186,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 186,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 178,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 178,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 172,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 172,276 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 165,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 165,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 153,625 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 153,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 147,070 miles

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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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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