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P655 CVP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 CVP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 90,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

front end of nearside front inner valance holed and corroded but not near a major stress p0nnt

Fail 6 May 2014 90,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

front end of nearside front inner valance corroded and holed but not near a major stress point

Pass 8 May 2013 84,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks on tread of offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear door interior handle broken

Fail 8 Sep 2012 84,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 80,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,940 miles

o/s drive shaft gaitor perished

o/s hand brale cable cover split

Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s drive shaft gaitor perished

o/s hand brale cable cover split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,905 miles

engine has oil leak at sump

Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leak at sump

Pass 22 May 2007 76,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,472 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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P655 CVP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P655 CVP, 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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P655 CVP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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