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P742 UNY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 UNY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 111,888 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 8 Aug 2009 108,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 104,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 101,098 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 101,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P742 UNY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P742 UNY, 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 P742 UNY registered?

P742 UNY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P742 UNY safe to buy?

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