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P806 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 57,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor casing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,867 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes light tearing

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,984 miles

cracking/perishing on all four tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,528 miles

cracking on all tyre walls

slight blow on center exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

cracking on all tyre walls

slight blow on center exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,175 miles

cracking on rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,960 miles

both rear and nearside front tyre walls cracking

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,651 miles

all 4 tyre walls light cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,616 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all four tyre walls light cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyre outer walls light cracks

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,650 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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P806 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P806 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.

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What year was P806 EAN registered?

P806 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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