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P775 GKE

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 107,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,965 miles

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

Centre seatbelt and clasp missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Centre seatbelt and clasp missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust clamp leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 91,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust clamp leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,464 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust joint loose at rear box joint

Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust joint loose at rear box joint

Pass 14 May 2007 81,342 miles

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Fail 12 May 2007 81,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside rear handbrake cable casing starting to split

offside rear tyre tread worn ;ow

Pass 18 May 2006 76,270 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to rust

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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P775 GKE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P775 GKE, 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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P775 GKE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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