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P642 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

195,486 mi
Last recorded195,486 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 195,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 182,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 166,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid part of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower mount damaged on n/s head lamp.lamp stiil reasonably secure.

n/s& o/s front inner plastic trims insecure

no plate lamp lense covers mising

Fail 24 Aug 2021 166,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid part of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower mount damaged on n/s head lamp.lamp stiil reasonably secure.

n/s& o/s front inner plastic trims insecure

no plate lamp lense covers mising

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,463 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 149,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 145,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 144,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 144,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,739 miles

Both front headlmaps insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 139,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 136,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

windsreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 136,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windsreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 128,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 128,554 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 124,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s anti-roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2010 124,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s anti-roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 117,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,653 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 83,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P642 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P642 DJH, 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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P642 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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