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P637 JSX

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,169 mi
Last recorded82,169 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 JSX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 82,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes in poor condition

n/s screenwash inop

other brake pipes slightly corroded

other parts of exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked and nail n/s/r

rear wiper torn

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in front suspension bushes and protective boots

suspect rear axle bushes worn (front ones)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,497 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,016 miles

coolant pipes going to heater marix have dried anti-freeze on them

n/s/f brakes maybe starting to sieze

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slioght cracking on rear tyres

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

coolant pipes going to heater marix have dried anti-freeze on them

n/s/f brakes maybe starting to sieze

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slioght cracking on rear tyres

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,415 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,415 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,314 miles

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

slight cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2005 57,868 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 57,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers badly aimed

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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P637 JSX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P637 JSX, 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 P637 JSX registered?

P637 JSX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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