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P288 CRA

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,673 mi
Last recorded199,673 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 CRA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 199,673 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 199,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 197,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake outer cover broken allowing water ingress.

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 May 2012 195,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 192,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 192,108 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 187,446 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 187,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 182,312 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 43 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 43 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 174,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 170,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 165,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 May 2005 165,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P288 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P288 CRA, 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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P288 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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