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P42 HPU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,480 mi
Last recorded147,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 HPU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 147,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll ball joint covers split

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Jan 2011 147,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll ball joint covers split

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 31 Dec 2009 141,713 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)

damage to front registration plate

Pass 5 Jan 2009 137,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate is cracked

front tyre wear is uneven

is the tracking ok ?

n/s rear brake is slower to operate

o/s head lamp lens is slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2008 133,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 129,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P42 HPU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P42 HPU, 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 P42 HPU registered?

P42 HPU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P42 HPU safe to buy?

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