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P853 DST

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,218 mi
Last recorded189,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 DST
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 189,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 177,514 miles

nsf sill heavily rotted away

nsr tyre uneven and close to limits

osr hand brake cable outer casing split

rear axle top mounts (x4) heavily worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 177,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

nsf sill heavily rotted away

nsr tyre uneven and close to limits

osr hand brake cable outer casing split

rear axle top mounts (x4) heavily worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 161,604 miles

o/s front tyre outer tread worn .n/s front tyre inner tread worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 161,603 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre outer tread worn .n/s front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 149,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 80,995 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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P853 DST is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P853 DST, 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 P853 DST registered?

P853 DST is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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