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P291 PUG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 PUG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,796 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2009 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and o/s/r doors damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2005 71,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P291 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P291 PUG, 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 P291 PUG registered?

P291 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P291 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 PUG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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