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P920 FSP

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,916 miles

bonnet safety catch faulty

front discs worn

nearside front caliper in poor condition

nearside front indicator insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2009 88,915 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch faulty

front discs worn

nearside front caliper in poor condition

nearside front indicator insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,030 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,766 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 77,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 69,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P920 FSP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P920 FSP, 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 P920 FSP registered?

P920 FSP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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