MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
radiator leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
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)
radiator leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlight mounts require attention
coolant leak from radiator
movement in nearside steering rack
nearside washer requires attention
engine mounting broken
slight inbalance of front brakes
slight play in steering rack and nearside track rod end
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine mounting broken
slight inbalance of front brakes
slight play in steering rack and nearside track rod end
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to bodywork
emmmisions near the limit
nearside front and offside rear hub caps missing
offside rear brake effort lower in effiency,advise attention
rear seat not in vehicle at time of test,advise
wiper smeary
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to bodywork
emmmisions near the limit
nearside front and offside rear hub caps missing
offside rear brake effort lower in effiency,advise attention
rear seat not in vehicle at time of test,advise
wiper smeary
nearside rear tyre perished
oil/fuel stain around carb area,advise attention
slight leak from exhaust joints
slight wear in near side front track rod end,advise renewing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre perished
oil/fuel stain around carb area,advise attention
slight leak from exhaust joints
slight wear in near side front track rod end,advise renewing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to nearside front panelling,below chassis rail over 30cm away from all prescribed areas
near side front wheel trim missing
near side rear tyre perishing
off side front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in nearside front steering arm
slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P857 GMF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P857 GMF, 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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P857 GMF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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