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P740 PHU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,912 mi
Last recorded199,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 199,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 197,144 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 197,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 196,554 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 196,554 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 194,065 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 194,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 191,528 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 191,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 188,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 188,051 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 184,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 181,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 181,967 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 179,561 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 179,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 174,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 160,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 139,016 miles

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

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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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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