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P774 UNL

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,103 mi
Last recorded164,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 UNL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 164,091 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 155,875 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 147,340 miles

both front indicator lenses missing

both rear axle front main bushes slightly worn and slight movement

front wiper blade starting to wear and smeer screen

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Fail 11 Jul 2008 147,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both front indicator lenses missing

both rear axle front main bushes slightly worn and slight movement

front wiper blade starting to wear and smeer screen

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,661 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 143,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/f indicator lenses misssing

n/s/r tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2006 140,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 138,824 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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P774 UNL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P774 UNL, 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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P774 UNL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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