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P783 EBL

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,193 mi
Last recorded49,193 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,193 miles

Oil leak

nsf indicator lens broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,610 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 46,610 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,004 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P783 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P783 EBL, 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 P783 EBL registered?

P783 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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