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P730 OUY

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,038 mi
Last recorded208,038 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 OUY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 208,038 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 208,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 198,586 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 198,586 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 190,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 190,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 185,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 170,813 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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P730 OUY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P730 OUY, 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 P730 OUY registered?

P730 OUY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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