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P898 GOF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,999 mi
Last recorded199,999 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 GOF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 199,999 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 199,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 197,389 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 197,389 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 189,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 181,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 181,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011
Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 143,469 miles

near side front lower arm front bush off side side light

Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 121,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,570 miles

offside rear brake assembly binding slightly. †offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish. †nearside rear tyre starting to perish. †

Fail 19 Oct 2006 107,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake assembly binding slightly. †offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish. †nearside rear tyre starting to perish. †

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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P898 GOF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P898 GOF, 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 P898 GOF registered?

P898 GOF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P898 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 GOF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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