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P793 BAP

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 BAP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,192 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

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

Offside Rear light cluster lense is cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 90,192 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

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

Offside Rear light cluster lense is cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,696 miles

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

O/S/R tail light cracked

Oil leak

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

tested in a wet condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,696 miles

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

O/S/R tail light cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tested in a wet condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,590 miles

N/S wing mirror glass insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Fail 23 Oct 2012 87,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S wing mirror glass insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 83,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,459 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition and outer conduits cracked

long travel in footbrake pedal and overall just legal

long travel in handbrake lever and overall just legal

nearside rear seat belt covered by child seat and not allowing full inspection

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 71,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,407 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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P793 BAP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P793 BAP, 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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P793 BAP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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