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P174 CCY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 CCY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,580 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s sill panels,not a prescribed area

o/s front brake shows signs of having been hot!!

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s sill panels,not a prescribed area

o/s front brake shows signs of having been hot!!

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,330 miles

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

wear in rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2014 104,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

wear in rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 103,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,711 miles

N/S/F Outer sill thin

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 96,711 miles

N/S/F Outer sill thin

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,683 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,411 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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P174 CCY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P174 CCY, 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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P174 CCY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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