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P253 HKW

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 HKW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 82,418 miles

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

nearside front headlamp unit is damaged repaired

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,699 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,715 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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P253 HKW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P253 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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How do I check the history of P253 HKW?

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What year was P253 HKW registered?

P253 HKW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P253 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 HKW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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