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P746 JCR

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 JCR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,189 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,560 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 50,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,965 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 47,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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P746 JCR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P746 JCR, 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 P746 JCR registered?

P746 JCR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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