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P176 JWG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 JWG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,760 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,760 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 113,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 113,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,314 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 101,332 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 94,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front indicator cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P176 JWG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P176 JWG, 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 P176 JWG registered?

P176 JWG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P176 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 JWG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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