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P768 YPH

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,777 mi
Last recorded100,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 YPH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,777 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both front indicator lenses missing

rear boot struts weak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 100,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front indicator lenses missing

rear boot struts weak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 94,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,592 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,592 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,267 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2009 85,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,990 miles

as previously advised

Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,990 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front number plate deteriorating

some scuffing on windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,071 miles

front number plate broken

slight scuffing on windscreen

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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P768 YPH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P768 YPH, 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 P768 YPH registered?

P768 YPH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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