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P669 GVM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,584 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,476 miles

battery insecure

os cv gaiter twisted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,968 miles

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

long travel handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,803 miles

Diesel pump wet

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside CV gaiter twisted.

Slight play steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 81,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Diesel pump wet

Front brake pads wearing low

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside CV gaiter twisted.

Slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,805 miles

park brake cables poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2007 77,805 miles

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

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

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

park brake cables poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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P669 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P669 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 P669 GVM registered?

P669 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P669 GVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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