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P106 VNS

1997 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,435 mi
Last recorded160,435 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 160,435 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 160,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 157,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2008 157,419 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2007 147,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 147,348 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE front brake imbalance 24%

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 135,406 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 135,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P106 VNS is a 1997 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P106 VNS, 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 P106 VNS registered?

P106 VNS is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P106 VNS safe to buy?

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