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P781 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,911 mi
Last recorded29,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,911 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,872 miles

handbrake high

rear numberplate deteriated

Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake high

rear numberplate deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

handbrake high

rear numberplate deteriated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,957 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 24,125 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 24,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 22,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,523 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 21,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 20,335 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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P781 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P781 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P781 EAN registered?

P781 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P781 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 EAN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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