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P690 DJH

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 DJH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front indicators lenses missing

Pass 15 May 2014 130,303 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2014 130,303 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on the outer egde

Pass 24 May 2013 116,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,084 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front indicators lenses missing

hand brake has slight free play

Fail 29 May 2012 108,084 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front indicators lenses missing

hand brake has slight free play

Pass 26 May 2011 94,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front indicator lense missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2010 89,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link top boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 85,440 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt perishing

nearside inner side light not working

Pass 30 May 2008 78,862 miles

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

both front indicator lens missing

both registration plate bulb lens missing

engine oil leak

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls perished

Fail 29 May 2008 78,862 miles

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

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

both front indicator lens missing

both registration plate bulb lens missing

engine oil leak

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls perished

Pass 29 May 2007 74,431 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2007 74,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 68,174 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 68,174 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P690 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P690 DJH, 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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P690 DJH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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