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P820 GSR

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 GSR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 139,746 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 139,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 134,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 128,470 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 128,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 121,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 121,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 115,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,912 miles

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

advise DO NOT USE THE TOW BAR CORRODED TO EXCESS. DO NOT USE J.E.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 95,246 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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P820 GSR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P820 GSR, 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 P820 GSR registered?

P820 GSR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P820 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 GSR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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