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P271 AUX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 AUX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside headlight lens cracked

oil leak

wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on both edges

front discs slightly corroded

offside headlamp lens cracked

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 48,407 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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P271 AUX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P271 AUX, 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 P271 AUX registered?

P271 AUX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P271 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 AUX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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