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P705 CRD

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,224 mi
Last recorded218,224 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 CRD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2013 218,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracking but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 18 Apr 2012 207,770 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 207,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 197,490 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 197,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 185,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 172,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 172,105 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 162,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 162,502 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 154,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 154,362 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ADVISE # HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 151,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front windscreen just started to bubble in o/s/f/corner ok at moment

Fail 6 Nov 2006 151,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P705 CRD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P705 CRD, 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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P705 CRD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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