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P530 RYF

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,816 mi
Last recorded171,816 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 RYF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 171,816 miles

OSF indicator lens cracked allowing water ingress

Offside rear lamp broken / repaired with lens tape

Fail 9 Oct 2013 171,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSF indicator lens cracked allowing water ingress

Offside rear lamp broken / repaired with lens tape

Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,191 miles

Both headlamps chipped/cracked, OSR lamp unit broken but not emitting white light

Fail 5 Oct 2012 162,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps chipped/cracked, OSR lamp unit broken but not emitting white light

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 151,708 miles

Condensation in front indicator lenses

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSR lamp unit broken and repaired with lens tape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Slight weep from PAS hoses, engine leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2011 151,708 miles

Condensation in front indicator lenses

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

OSR lamp unit broken and repaired with lens tape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight weep from PAS hoses, engine leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2010 133,447 miles

Both rear lamp units damaged

Both sections of exhaust corroded and blowing

NSF inner brake pad appears very worn, both discs heavily worn / corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 133,447 miles

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

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

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

Both rear lamp units damaged

Both sections of exhaust corroded and blowing

NSF inner brake pad appears very worn, both discs heavily worn / corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,295 miles

Handbrake outer cables starting to crack

NSR foglamp has been disabled to comply with MOT requirements - new lens is recommended to prevent ingress of water into lamp unit

PAS hose smeared with oil, possible small leak of fluid

Radiator corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 112,295 miles

Handbrake outer cables starting to crack

NSR foglamp has been disabled to comply with MOT requirements - new lens is recommended to prevent ingress of water into lamp unit

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PAS hose smeared with oil, possible small leak of fluid

Radiator corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 99,651 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,985 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,325 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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P530 RYF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P530 RYF, 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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P530 RYF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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