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P427 BFX

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCYS READ LOW, NEAR LIMIT

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 90,040 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear slight bind

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,824 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,477 miles

near side rear brake tight on rotation

near side rear hand brake only just meets mot standard

Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,477 miles

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

near side rear brake tight on rotation

near side rear hand brake only just meets mot standard

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,960 miles

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,474 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,624 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,624 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,489 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,851 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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P427 BFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P427 BFX, 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 P427 BFX registered?

P427 BFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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