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P712 OGP

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,520 mi
Last recorded142,520 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 OGP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 142,512 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroding under bonnet

lens missing n/s/f indicator

oil leak

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged but secure at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2016 127,364 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged but secure at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,432 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 116,424 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,831 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,056 miles

sump very corroded, weeping oil

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,417 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,848 miles

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

rear brake readings slightly low

Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,848 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake pads deteriating

rear brake readings slightly low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,679 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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P712 OGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P712 OGP, 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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P712 OGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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