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P759 GEG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all of underside starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2014 93,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all of underside starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 76,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fan belt cracked

front brake discs corroded and pads low

nearside front brake hose coverded with oil

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fan belt cracked

front brake discs corroded and pads low

nearside front brake hose coverded with oil

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil coating nearside front brakehose

oil leak from engine on nearside

power steering belt cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil coating nearside front brakehose

oil leak from engine on nearside

power steering belt cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,064 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,219 miles

O/S/R Tyre edges wear.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,218 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/R Tyre edges wear.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 46,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P759 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P759 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 P759 GEG registered?

P759 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P759 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P759 GEG shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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