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P891 GFY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,050 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 92,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 89,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 86,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,043 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is distorted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is distorted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,973 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad condition not tested

power steering leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,827 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,815 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,335 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight travel in hand brake not excessive efficency etc ok

Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight travel in hand brake not excessive efficency etc ok

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,652 miles

NOTE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P891 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P891 GFY, 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 P891 GFY registered?

P891 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P891 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 GFY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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