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P833 MLX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 174,198 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 168,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

worn patch offside rear tyre inner edge (not within measured area

Pass 29 Jul 2015 162,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 162,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lower engine steady bar bush deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2014 154,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 154,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables rusted and outer covering deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

fromt wiper deteriating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fromt wiper deteriating

Pass 31 Jul 2012 134,961 miles

Advise play in offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 26 Jul 2011 122,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,013 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2010 111,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,866 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 90,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 86,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,414 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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P833 MLX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P833 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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P833 MLX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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