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P628 XFX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 XFX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 143,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,539 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange cracked and blowing slighty

Fail 29 Dec 2015 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust flange cracked and blowing slighty

Pass 30 Dec 2014 132,260 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange cracked and blowing slighty

Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,718 miles

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

exhaust down pipe corroded and starting to get weak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 125,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust down pipe corroded and starting to get weak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 119,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,334 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 114,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 102,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 93,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 859,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,747 miles

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

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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P628 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P628 XFX, 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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P628 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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