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P899 FKJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,560 miles

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken on near side front

slight lift in near side front track rod end

Fail 18 Sep 2009 107,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken on near side front

slight lift in near side front track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,248 miles

handbrake travel high

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 71,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 54,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 54,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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P899 FKJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P899 FKJ, 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 P899 FKJ registered?

P899 FKJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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