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P256 FNF

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 73,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,382 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,869 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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P256 FNF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P256 FNF, 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 P256 FNF registered?

P256 FNF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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