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P187 SGH

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 SGH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,464 miles

175/65/14 N//S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 108,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

175/65/14 N//S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 84,390 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 84,385 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,634 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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P187 SGH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P187 SGH, 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 P187 SGH registered?

P187 SGH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P187 SGH safe to buy?

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