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P875 TUG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 TUG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pump has slight seepage of diesel

nearside and offside rear lamp slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear lamp units slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,181 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,601 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,067 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,067 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,381 miles

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

Rear box mounting strap corroded and broken.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 78,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear box mounting strap corroded and broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,207 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 65,933 miles

o/s/f seat belt fraing

q/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear wheels binding

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/f seat belt fraing

q/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear wheels binding

Fail 20 Nov 2006 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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P875 TUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P875 TUG, 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 P875 TUG registered?

P875 TUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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