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P761 UNY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,802 mi
Last recorded71,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 UNY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,802 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

low handbrake reading

low reading front brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,017 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,058 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,656 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,534 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear axle arm bushes slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,062 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing

rear tyres cracked & perished

unable to see brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,459 miles

passenger mirror missin

rear tyres slight perishin

slight play o/s/f steering

Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,442 miles

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

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

passenger mirror missin

rear tyres slight perishin

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,109 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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P761 UNY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P761 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 P761 UNY registered?

P761 UNY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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