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P470 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,177 mi
Last recorded147,177 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 147,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 147,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,807 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 132,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 132,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side headlamp has no definate beam pattern

Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,564 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 128,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 121,038 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 112,420 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 103,303 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 103,303 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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P470 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P470 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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What year was P470 DJH registered?

P470 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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