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P790 DNN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 DNN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,071 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,814 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,944 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,216 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 48,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P790 DNN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P790 DNN, 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 P790 DNN registered?

P790 DNN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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