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P234 SUG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,652 mi
Last recorded201,652 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 SUG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 201,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2019 200,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2019 200,287 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2018 195,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2017 191,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 194,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 187,591 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 189,012 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 189,009 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 178,627 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 178,607 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 173,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 167,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 160,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 147,536 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 147,536 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 140,820 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 140,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 134,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 127,341 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 127,341 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding to excess

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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P234 SUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P234 SUG, 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 P234 SUG registered?

P234 SUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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