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P196 HKW

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,082 mi
Last recorded131,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 HKW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 131,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,149 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner wig guard hitting tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 128,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner wig guard hitting tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 125,347 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 123,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 123,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 119,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 119,562 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 119,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P196 HKW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P196 HKW, 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 P196 HKW registered?

P196 HKW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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