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P545 JNF

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,424 mi
Last recorded183,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 183,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a very high braking imbalance on the rear evident

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre cracked ,inner tread worn away

o/s/f tyre outer tread worn away

o/s/r tyre worn low

recomened renewal of the n/s/r braking componants as they are worn

unable to test o/s and n/s rear seat belt prescribed areas due to rear doors not opening

Fail 21 Jul 2010 183,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a very high braking imbalance on the rear evident

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre cracked ,inner tread worn away

o/s/f tyre outer tread worn away

o/s/r tyre worn low

unable to test o/s and n/s rear seat belt prescribed areas due to rear doors not opening

Pass 10 Jun 2009 165,529 miles

both back axle forward mounting rubber bushes are showing signs of deteriation

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

o/s/r door does not open

slight cracking evident on o/s/f brake hose

Fail 10 Jun 2009 165,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both back axle forward mounting rubber bushes are showing signs of deteriation

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

o/s/r door does not open

slight cracking evident on o/s/f brake hose

slight play evident in o/s/f outer anti-roll bar link

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2008 146,935 miles

heavy cracking evident on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

passenger back door does not open from outside

slight cracking evident on o/s/f brake hose

slight play evident in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2007 125,471 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 125,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 104,120 miles

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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P545 JNF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P545 JNF, 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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P545 JNF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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