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P920 SSU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 SSU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 66,919 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2018 66,899 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 66,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 64,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,068 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,270 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,539 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,491 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,939 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 50,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 SSU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P920 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

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