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P863 JRV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,766 mi
Last recorded51,766 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 JRV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,766 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,626 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,215 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 51,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,978 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,978 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,493 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,493 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 47,814 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Off/side hand brake cable in poor condition.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,022 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,983 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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P863 JRV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P863 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

P863 JRV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P863 JRV safe to buy?

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