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P273 CMO

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,896 mi
Last recorded145,896 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 145,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 139,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 139,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 133,535 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 133,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 133,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 128,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 128,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2006 119,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 119,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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P273 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P273 CMO, 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 P273 CMO registered?

P273 CMO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P273 CMO safe to buy?

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