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P809 DOL

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,577 mi
Last recorded216,577 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 DOL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 216,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 205,272 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 191,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 191,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P809 DOL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P809 DOL, 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 P809 DOL registered?

P809 DOL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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