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P719 JSX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 JSX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,042 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 159,039 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 151,906 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 151,902 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,174 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 143,174 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 134,201 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise-n/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

advise-n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 124,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 124,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 117,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 117,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 101,422 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 101,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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P719 JSX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P719 JSX, 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 P719 JSX registered?

P719 JSX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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