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P772 JCR

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,486 mi
Last recorded49,486 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 JCR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 49,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 47,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,010 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,010 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,958 miles

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

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)

tow bar attatchment needs tightening

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,786 miles

Coolant leak from radiator - suggest replacement.

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,546 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Damage noted to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall - 175/65x14.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,175 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

nearside rear brake very slight binding

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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P772 JCR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P772 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 P772 JCR registered?

P772 JCR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P772 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P772 JCR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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