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P618 NNM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,614 mi
Last recorded154,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 NNM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 154,614 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 154,613 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 154,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 154,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,406 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 153,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 147,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear insecure (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,239 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 143,239 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 140,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 140,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 May 2014 138,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 138,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 135,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 135,983 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2013 135,347 miles

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

Oil leak

front numberplate damaged

n/s/r door latch worn

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails corroded also o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

o/s/f head lamp lense cracked

rear seat base insecure

vin plate insecure on o/s/f chassis rail

Fail 18 Dec 2012 135,346 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front numberplate damaged

n/s/r door latch insecure

o/s and n/s/f inner wings and n/s/r chassis rails badly corroded

rear seat base insecure

vin plate insecure on inner wing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 132,103 miles

n/s/f o/s/f upper anti roll bar link overs split

Pass 15 Jan 2011 132,073 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 132,073 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 130,585 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 16 Oct 2008 130,585 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 16 Oct 2007 124,929 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f indicator lamp has the outer cover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,058 miles

slight knock on rear suspension no fault found

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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P618 NNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P618 NNM, 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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P618 NNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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