CarVerify

Free Car Check

P184 PWP

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,993 mi
Last recorded154,993 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 PWP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 154,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 145,733 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 136,307 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,498 miles

rear number plate is discoloured, near side front indicator lens is missing, near side headlamp is chipped and cracked, front number plare is chipped and cracked, near side and off side front antiroll bar links are worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 129,702 miles

nearside front indicator lense missing, offside front lower arm rear bush worn, small chip in screen

Fail 30 Aug 2011 127,403 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

auxilery belt is noisy, power steering pipe is damp, nearside rear radius arm worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,403 miles

auxilery belt is noisy, power steering pipe is damp, nearside rear radius arm worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,625 miles

off side front tyre is low, rear brakes are noisy in operation

wiper is torn, rear number plate is faded and close to a failure, near side front indicator lens is missing, front number plate is damaged and faded, near side front track rod end is worn and close to a failure

Fail 8 Nov 2010 125,625 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

off side front tyre is low, rear brakes are noisy in operation

wiper is torn, rear number plate is faded and close to a failure, near side front indicator lens is missing, front number plate is damaged and faded, near side front track rod end is worn and close to a failure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 123,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 123,952 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn, front number plate is cracked, both headlamps are cracked, oil leak, slight damp power steering pipes, front suspension arms rear bushes are worn

slight play in near side front antiroll bar link, near side front brake warning wire is broken, front brake discs have slight corrosion, rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 120,146 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 120,146 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

coolant level light is on, near side washer is not working, front number plate is cracked, near side and off side headlamp stonechipped, oil leak from engine, signs of coolant leak from radiator

front suspension arms rear bushes have slght play, front brake discs are corroded, rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,417 miles

Front washers are poor †Both headlamps are chipped †Radiator signs of damage

Pass 28 Sep 2006 107,412 miles

brake pedal rubber worn †nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,932 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
Full Citroen Zx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P184 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P184 PWP, 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

How do I check the history of P184 PWP?

You can check the full history of P184 PWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P184 PWP registered?

P184 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P184 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 PWP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P184 PWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P184 PWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.