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P103 KSW

1997 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 KSW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,999 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 99,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 97,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 97,004 miles

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

Parking 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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P103 KSW is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 P103 KSW, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 KSW registered?

P103 KSW is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P103 KSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 KSW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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