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P239 RFV

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 RFV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,757 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

o/s/front tyre wall cracking

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,302 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,171 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 102,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,355 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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P239 RFV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P239 RFV, 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 P239 RFV registered?

P239 RFV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P239 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 RFV shows 9 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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