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P838 FAN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 FAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 63,861 miles

Battery insecure

Hand brake cables deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 May 2012 63,861 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Hand brake cables deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 May 2011 58,569 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 58,569 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,566 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear shocks damp

Pass 8 May 2007 41,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,348 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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P838 FAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P838 FAN, 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 P838 FAN registered?

P838 FAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P838 FAN safe to buy?

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