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M6 BCD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BCD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,368 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both rear tyres startying to perish and crack in tread but no cords showing

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both rear tyres startying to perish and crack in tread but no cords showing

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,735 miles

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

offside inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,037 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

slight fluctuation in readings on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2005 33,733 miles

n/s brake light came on and stayed working once tapped

o/s door mirror back loose

rear wiper 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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M6 BCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M6 BCD, 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 M6 BCD registered?

M6 BCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M6 BCD safe to buy?

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