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P629 UDW

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 UDW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,122 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front registration plate

damage to nearside door mirror

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front registration plate

damage to nearside door mirror

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,351 miles

24% imbalance on front brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

24% imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front no plate cracked

rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,475 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 64,704 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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P629 UDW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P629 UDW, 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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P629 UDW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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