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P516 NVG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,711 mi
Last recorded184,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 184,711 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 184,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 174,485 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 167,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 167,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 164,284 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 164,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 159,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 158,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 147,418 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 147,418 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2006 131,030 miles

front brake pads appear thin check soon.

rear of n /s/f wishbone bush deteriated but not to excess.Check soon.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 131,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P516 NVG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P516 NVG, 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 P516 NVG registered?

P516 NVG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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