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P947 YBV

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 YBV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,064 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 107,064 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,849 miles

h/brake cables outers corroded and split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 100,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 99,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P947 YBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P947 YBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P947 YBV registered?

P947 YBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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