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P647 PYY

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror missing sharp edge tapped up for mot

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 55,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

both the nearside front and neraside rear tyres have low tread on the outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

the front number plate is damaged

the offside rear tyre is deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

the front number plate is damaged

the offside rear tyre is deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,160 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside front and rear tyres have low tread on the outer edges

front number plate is damaged

offside rear tyre is deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and small cut in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and small cut in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,551 miles

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,788 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,788 miles

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

Engine has major oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,234 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,943 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 4,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,315 miles

Coolant leak

wiper smearing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,297 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

wiper smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,187 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,555 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2007 35,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,446 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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P647 PYY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 P647 PYY, 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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P647 PYY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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