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P293 PCV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 112,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 112,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 109,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 104,203 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 104,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

windscreen dirty on inside reducing visibilty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,511 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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P293 PCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P293 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P293 PCV registered?

P293 PCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P293 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 PCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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