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P286 RAB

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,173 mi
Last recorded62,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 RAB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,173 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer exit pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 62,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer exit pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,083 miles

n/s/f indicator cover missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator cover missing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,983 miles

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

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

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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P286 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P286 RAB, 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 P286 RAB registered?

P286 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P286 RAB safe to buy?

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