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P505 OPV

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,817 mi
Last recorded177,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 177,817 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 170,827 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 166,840 miles

accident damage to various panel

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Jul 2014 159,607 miles

small oil leak

damage to o/s headlamp lens

Pass 19 Jul 2013 152,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosiont floorpan,sills and various other panels

Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 146,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 139,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 139,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 132,318 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 125,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 118,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 111,296 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 104,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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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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