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P477 HYD

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 HYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 159,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 154,678 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipe damp

Fail 21 Sep 2012 154,674 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

power steering pipe damp

Pass 26 Sep 2011 148,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2010 138,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,003 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 128,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 109,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 102,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise both front drop links have movement

advise handbrake eff very low and low brake effort to osr †

Fail 2 Sep 2006 102,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise both front drop links have movement

advise handbrake eff very low and low brake effort to osr †

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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P477 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P477 HYD, 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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P477 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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