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P819 MLX

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,900 mi
Last recorded134,900 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 134,900 miles

floor corroded

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 16 May 2014 134,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

floor corroded

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2013 122,926 miles

Brakes ; fluctuation o/s/r during test ( suspect wheel related )

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Engine ; oil leak at rear , suspect cam cover gasket / brake pump seal ??

Exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated at joint , weakened

Note ; radiator corroded lower areas , may develop leak

Suspension ; front lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Suspension ; rear axle radius arm bearings worn , slight play

Wheels ; o/s/r inner rim slightly distorted

Fail 3 May 2013 122,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; fluctuation o/s/r during test ( suspect wheel related )

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Engine ; oil leak at rear , suspect cam cover gasket / brake pump seal ??

Exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated at joint , weakened

Note ; radiator corroded lower areas , may develop leak

Suspension ; front lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Suspension ; rear axle radius arm bearings worn , slight play

Wheels ; o/s/r inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 15 May 2012 113,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs heavy corrosion

park brake cables poor

Fail 11 May 2012 113,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavy corrosion

park brake cables poor

Pass 17 May 2011 103,580 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate marked

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

o/s/r suspension arm/shock absorber has limited movement/bounce

Fail 17 May 2011 103,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate marked

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

o/s/r suspension arm/shock absorber has limited movement/bounce

Pass 20 May 2010 95,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn/lipped

number plates have a honeycomb background

Fail 20 May 2010 95,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn/lipped

number plates have a honeycomb background

Pass 5 May 2009 85,491 miles

Nearside steering trackrod end gaiter cracking.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,723 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn lipped badly

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/f brake hose cracking

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked badly on sidewalls

o/s/f brake hose cracked badly

Pass 16 May 2007 69,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake hose cracking

radiator leaking from lower o/s corner

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls andd tread area

Fail 8 May 2007 69,398 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake hose cracking

radiator leaking from o/s lower corner

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread area

Pass 6 May 2006 63,556 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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P819 MLX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P819 MLX, 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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P819 MLX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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