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P948 JPO

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 JPO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,166 miles

Nearside mirror not adjustable

Nearside rear fog light lens broken

Nearside rear tyre worn o0n edges and is on the legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror not adjustable

Nearside rear fog light lens broken

Nearside rear tyre worn o0n edges and is on the legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,330 miles

battery insecure

near side fog lamp lense damaged

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front indicator damaged

slight bind at off side front wheel

slight misting of oil at off side rear shock absorber

Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

near side fog lamp lense damaged

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front indicator damaged

slight bind at off side front wheel

slight misting of oil at off side rear shock absorber

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,516 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 72,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side rear fog lamp lense damaged

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery insecure

free play at parking brake lever

near side rear fog lamp damaged

off side head lamp glass chipped

parking brake cable outer case collapsed caused by corrosion

rear number plate blemished

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P948 JPO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P948 JPO, 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 P948 JPO registered?

P948 JPO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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