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P814 GFY

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

screw in n/s/r tyre and tyre cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,760 miles

both rear tyrewalls /tread cracking

rear brake pipes slight corroded (covered in grease )

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,760 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyrewalls /tread cracking

rear brake pipes slight corroded (covered in grease )

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,857 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r brake flexi pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

power steering pipe damp with oil

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,689 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracked & worn to limit

o/s/f tyre tread craked & 2.5 mm tread

power steering rack damp with oil

slight play in o/s/f drop link

slight play o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,379 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play at o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,377 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play at o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,648 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f chassis leg corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

engine oil leak

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f chassis leg corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

frfont anti roll bar drop links slight play

o/s/f chaasis leg corroding (slight )

o/s/r tyre edge wearing

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,469 miles

frfont anti roll bar drop links slight play

o/s/f chaasis leg corroding (slight )

o/s/r tyre edge wearing

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,245 miles

cat convertor is in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat convertor is in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,305 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 75,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat convertor is in poor condition

power steering pipe has a misting of oil

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,938 miles

n/s front tyre is worn close to limit 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,152 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 66,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipe from pump to rack has a small leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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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P814 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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