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P814 DOL

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 DOL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,999 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 99,999 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,999 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,999 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 999,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 30 May 2007 99,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 99,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 99,999 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P814 DOL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P814 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 P814 DOL registered?

P814 DOL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P814 DOL safe to buy?

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