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P779 HYD

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 94,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,209 miles

Front discs rusty

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,273 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts unable to cheack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 64,343 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,635 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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P779 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P779 HYD, 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 P779 HYD registered?

P779 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P779 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 HYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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