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P779 GVM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2009 143,596 miles

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

Front brake pads look low, n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 143,596 miles

Front brake pads look low, n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 140,008 miles

rear silencer flange corroded

emmissions high but within limits

front bumper split at lower edge

front number plate damaged

servo pipe starting to flatten rec / rep

Fail 15 Sep 2008 140,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emmissions high but within limits

front bumper split at lower edge

front number plate damaged

rear silencer flange corroded

servo pipe starting to flatten rec / rep

Pass 28 Sep 2007 132,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 132,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and split

front disc pads appear to be getting down , and ridge on disc edge

n/side front tyre wearing edges

o/sde rear outer sidelight out

large screw in n/side rear tyre, recommend repair

Pass 19 Sep 2006 122,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 122,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions within limits but high

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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P779 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P779 GVM, 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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P779 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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