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P780 GVM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,745 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 133,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 124,320 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 124,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 123,096 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 123,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,310 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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P780 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P780 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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What year was P780 GVM registered?

P780 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P780 GVM safe to buy?

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