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P758 GEG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade defective

central rear view mirror missing but near side and off side mirror is in good condition

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Feb 2021 56,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,884 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cracks sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cracks sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Feb 2018 54,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks within its tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,315 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,869 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2015 51,831 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,441 miles

rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Dec 2012 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,943 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 492,285 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 492,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,908 miles

offside rear tyre samadged sidewall present

Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre samadged sidewall present

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 44,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear no plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2004 43,194 miles

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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P758 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P758 GEG, 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 P758 GEG registered?

P758 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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