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P804 GFY

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,761 mi
Last recorded160,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 160,761 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 160,601 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear number plate becoming deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 133,619 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 133,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear side lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2006 107,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 10,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 81,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 81,710 miles

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

Offside rear inner tail lamp inoperative.

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
Full Citroen Zx reliability report

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P804 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P804 GFY, 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 P804 GFY registered?

P804 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P804 GFY safe to buy?

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