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P861 JPO

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 JPO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,183 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,906 miles

all 4 brake flexys starting to perish

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe pasted to plug blow-advise new tailpipe soon

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box has minor blow (possibly causing emissions problem)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 76,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake flexys starting to perish

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box has minor blow (possibly causing emissions problem)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,632 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,616 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear foot and handbrake effort low

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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P861 JPO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P861 JPO, 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 P861 JPO registered?

P861 JPO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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