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P490 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,742 mi
Last recorded169,742 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 169,742 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 169,742 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 160,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 156,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 149,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,510 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2009 142,508 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,164 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 134,808 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

p a s belt perished

Fail 6 Feb 2008 134,808 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

p a s belt perished

Pass 26 Jan 2007 130,909 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 130,909 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf brake disc rusty

osf tyre on limit

parking brake cables outer casings split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 126,120 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from PAS system when steering is on a full lock

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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P490 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P490 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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P490 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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