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P651 JCS

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,919 mi
Last recorded37,919 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 JCS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,919 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror damaged

o/s outer c/v boot perished

wet test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,569 miles

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

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror damaged

servo pipe poor

slight wear noted in f/o/s anti roll bar kink arm

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,164 miles

The N/S door mirror glass is cracked.

The O/S outer Cv gator is weeping grease.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,797 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perrished.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

The O/S indicator lamp lense is damaged.

The centre lower engine mount is perrished.

The door mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 30,797 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perrished.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak noted from the engine.

The O/S indicator lamp lense is damaged.

The centre lower engine mount is perrished.

The door mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,055 miles

both rear tyres perished

head gasket weeping (slight)

o/s anti roll bar link arm worn (slight)

oil noted from air intake trunking (at injector )

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,507 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2008 25,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 23,598 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

exhaust rusty

most tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,154 miles

both front tyres on outer edges

exhaust rusty

f/o/s outer c/v boot leaking oil

f/o/s tyres cut in tread

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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P651 JCS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P651 JCS, 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 P651 JCS registered?

P651 JCS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P651 JCS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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