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P664 GVM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,737 mi
Last recorded71,737 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,900 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,897 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,439 miles

front brake imbalance slightly high but within mot spec

nearside headlamp slightly loose

nearside rear brake hose slight perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,435 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

nearside rear brake hose slight perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,414 miles

front & rear brake imb slightly high

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r hubcap missing

rear wiper split & not clearing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,414 miles

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

front & rear brake imb slightly high

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r hubcap missing

rear wiper split & not clearing

various eng vac hoses split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,965 miles

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r hub cap missing

rear wiper poor

Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r hub cap missing

rear wiper poor

Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imb high

o/s/r hub cap missing

various doors, panels & bumpers damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,984 miles

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

front brake imb high

o/s/r hub cap missing

various doors, panels & bumpers damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,702 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 44,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged offside

front of engine and sump oily

front panel,rear panel,and drivers door damaged

rear silencer corroding

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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P664 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P664 GVM, 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 P664 GVM registered?

P664 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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