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P729 PHU

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,832 mi
Last recorded194,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 194,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper inoperative.

offside handbrake cable outer plastic sleeve splitting.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 194,832 miles

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

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

Rear wiper inoperative.

offside handbrake cable outer plastic sleeve splitting.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 187,354 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 187,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 174,893 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 174,893 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

hand brake cable outter sheath looking to be in a deteriorated condition ( bunching up )

Pass 27 Jul 2006 163,786 miles

front n/s indicator lens outter cover missing

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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P729 PHU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P729 PHU, 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 P729 PHU registered?

P729 PHU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P729 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 PHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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