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P550 XTA

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 93,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dash illumination partially inoperative

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

play in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on front and rear chassis

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 28 May 2014 92,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 92,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,465 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

dip beam patterns only just defined headlamps have covers fitted

engine oil leak

front discs corroded and in a poor condition

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s/f trye wearing low on tread at 1.6mm-2.0mm

rear number plate showing delamination

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

all brake hose metal ends corroded

dip beam patterns only just defined headlamps have covers fitted

engine oil leak

front discs corroded and in a poor condition

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s/f trye wearing low on tread at 1.6mm-2.0mm

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,870 miles

engine oil leak

covers on headlamp giving a poor dip beam pattern

front discs showing corrosion on inside facings

front tyres wearing low at 2mm

n/s/r inner side light in-op

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,870 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

covers on headlamp giving a poor dip beam pattern

engine oil leak

front discs showing corrosion on inside facings

front tyres wearing low at 2mm

n/s/r inner side light in-op

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,534 miles

boot lock poor condition

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lock poor condition

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,673 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,673 miles

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

Hand brake lever has high travel

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing (175/65/14)

Pass 3 May 2006 53,181 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres perishing (175/65/14)

o/s screen washer not working

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

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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P550 XTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P550 XTA, 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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P550 XTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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