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P450 KDM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,101 mi
Last recorded147,101 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 KDM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 147,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 137,943 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges!

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 137,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges!

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,116 miles

Both front door pins worn

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf inner driveshaft boot perrishing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 125,629 miles

Front door pins worn?

Front side lights dim? New bulbs required?

Front wiper blade split.Still clears windscreen

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 125,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front door pins worn?

Front side lights dim? New bulbs required?

Front wiper blade split.Still clears windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,239 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 110,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,646 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 101,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 91,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 91,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,526 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,399 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm 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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P450 KDM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P450 KDM, 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 P450 KDM registered?

P450 KDM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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