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P144 PWS

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 PWS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,641 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 132,323 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 132,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 122,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 118,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 118,877 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 114,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2011 114,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,329 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 111,329 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 108,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 101,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 101,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,425 miles

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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P144 PWS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P144 PWS, 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 P144 PWS registered?

P144 PWS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P144 PWS safe to buy?

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