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P831 EHN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 EHN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,259 miles

both rear flexy ferrules are corroded

drivers view requires attention

o/s/ headlight security is questionable

Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear flexy ferrules are corroded

drivers view requires attention

o/s/ headlight security is questionable

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,041 miles

various brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front inner wing holed but outwith areas

slight knock from rear suspension but no movement or play

Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,280 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 69,280 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

1.o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge. †2/o/s/r tyre side wall cracked. †3.slight gas leak at rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,076 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing started to corrod under power steering bottle

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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P831 EHN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P831 EHN, 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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P831 EHN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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