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P778 GEG

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 100,859 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

n/front brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,513 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,340 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,336 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,985 miles

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,076 miles

both no /plates slight discolouration.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,414 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 68,414 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 64,497 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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P778 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P778 GEG, 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 P778 GEG registered?

P778 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P778 GEG safe to buy?

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