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P621 AFE

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,400 mi
Last recorded158,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 158,400 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 158,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,105 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 156,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 149,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 149,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,040 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 146,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,341 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 142,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 140,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 134,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 129,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 124,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 119,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 119,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 111,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 100,190 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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P621 AFE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P621 AFE, 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 P621 AFE registered?

P621 AFE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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