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P469 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,519 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,273 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 113,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 107,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 102,786 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legel limit

Slight leak on the rear box

Fail 22 Jul 2009 102,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre close to legel limit

Slight leak on the rear box

Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tires unevenly worn

Pass 30 May 2006 82,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P469 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P469 DJH, 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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P469 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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