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P461 MNM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,659 mi
Last recorded52,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 MNM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,659 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,651 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,481 miles

front inner pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,383 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,891 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,288 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,287 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,171 miles

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,004 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 May 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,869 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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P461 MNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P461 MNM, 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 P461 MNM registered?

P461 MNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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