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P428 JBD

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,518 mi
Last recorded231,518 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 JBD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 231,518 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 231,518 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 223,502 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 223,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 212,966 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 203,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 203,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 187,925 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 187,925 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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P428 JBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P428 JBD, 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 P428 JBD registered?

P428 JBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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