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P940 TAD

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 TAD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,768 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,246 miles

HEAVY DETERIATION OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

SIGNS OF ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,351 miles

CORROSION ON RADIATOR

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIATED

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON RADIATOR

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIATED

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear both rear tyres perished but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,602 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,760 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2013 62,162 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,173 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,469 miles

1. front disc`s lipped/scored. †2. o/s parkbrake cable outer case split.

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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P940 TAD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P940 TAD, 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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P940 TAD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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