MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top strut turret corroded within 30cm of top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both strut top bearings notchy
Fuel tank support frame rusty
N/S Steering rack rod slight play
N/S/F Chassis rail surface corroded
O/S Mirror unit loose
O/S Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Both strut top bearings notchy
Front wiper blade split on ends
N/S/F Chassis rail surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Mirror loose
O/S Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rev counter not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both strut top bearings notchy
Front wiper blade split on ends
N/S/F Chassis rail surface corroded
N/S/R Inner sidelight not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Mirror loose
O/S Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate loose
Rev counter not working
Both top strut bearings notchy
Engine has oil leak
N/S/F Chassis rail surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both top strut bearings notchy
Engine has oil leak
N/S/F Chassis rail surface corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s & n/s front strut top bearing slightly knotchy
o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s & n/s front strut top bearing slightly knotchy
o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
radiator leaking coolant
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
radiator leaking coolant
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front wiper blades split on ends
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S Track rod end gaiter split
O/S/R Tyre worn low on tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
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P740 PHU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 P740 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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P740 PHU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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