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P901 JRV

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,175 mi
Last recorded70,175 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 JRV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,175 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 70,175 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,269 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,630 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,122 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,386 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,078 miles

Front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,228 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,228 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,530 miles

both front tyres perished on tread pattern.

both rear tyres perished on tread depth.

engine oil leak.

rear brake compensator corroded but not to excess.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,737 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,731 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,900 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,899 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,810 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,810 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,937 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,937 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,043 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,157 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,397 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 JRV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

P901 JRV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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