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P490 JHK

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,890 mi
Last recorded68,890 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 JHK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 68,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,569 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise n/s/f indicator lense missing

advise o/s/r tyre inner tyre wall cracking

advise rear number plate delaminating

advise rust/wear to front brake discs

advise scratches to front windscreen

strong advise front brake pads becoming low

strong advise n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,077 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 40,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 JHK is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P490 JHK, 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 P490 JHK registered?

P490 JHK is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P490 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 JHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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