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P863 GJC

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,708 mi
Last recorded214,708 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 GJC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 214,708 miles

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

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 24 Nov 2012 214,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 208,172 miles

drivers seat height adjuster faulty

front wiper poor

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 208,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

drivers seat height adjuster faulty

front wiper poor

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 202,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr brake binding

Fail 29 Nov 2010 202,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr brake binding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 196,173 miles

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

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

o/s front outer indicator cover missing

wiper poor

Fail 27 Nov 2009 196,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

o/s front outer indicator cover missing

wiper poor

Pass 27 Nov 2008 187,781 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front indicator cover missing

o/s no plate lamp dim

Fail 27 Nov 2008 187,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front indicator cover missing

o/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 27 Nov 2007 176,806 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Nov 2007 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 167,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 167,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P863 GJC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P863 GJC, 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 P863 GJC registered?

P863 GJC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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