MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around where the bump stop is (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around where the bump stop is (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
accident damage to various panel
o/s headlamp beam pattern poor
small oil leak
damage to o/s headlamp lens
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosiont floorpan,sills and various other panels
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear silencer corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rev counter not working - mot failure as of 2012
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal rubber worn out
cooling radiator in poor condition
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal rubber worn out
cooling radiator in poor condition
rear handbrake cables in poor condition
slight engine oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease
screw in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
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P505 OPV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 P505 OPV, 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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P505 OPV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 September 1996.
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