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P901 CDP

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 CDP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,745 miles

Exhaust touching heat shield

Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside no fluid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust touching heat shield

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,048 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,047 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,967 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,104 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,983 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,878 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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P901 CDP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P901 CDP, 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 P901 CDP registered?

P901 CDP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P901 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 CDP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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