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P736 OPV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,332 mi
Last recorded102,332 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,332 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front pad warning wires not connected

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/r hand brake cable outer poor

oil leak from engine

wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 11 May 2010 97,368 miles

Oil leak

catalytic converter is corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat base(o/s side support) is deteriorated

exhaust back box is deteriorated/corroded and blowing

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

front indicator lenses are missing

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 May 2010 97,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

catalytic converter is corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat base(o/s side support) is deteriorated

exhaust back box is deteriorated/corroded and blowing

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

front indicator lenses are missing

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2009 92,783 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pad sensor wires are broken

oil leaks

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 May 2009 92,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pad sensor wires are broken

oil leaks

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 84,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 78,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P736 OPV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P736 OPV, 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 P736 OPV registered?

P736 OPV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P736 OPV safe to buy?

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