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P294 RAB

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RAB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 135,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 105,556 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 95,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front indicator lenses missing

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2007 87,778 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front indicator lenses missing.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 78,930 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Indicator lense missing.

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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P294 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P294 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 P294 RAB registered?

P294 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P294 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 RAB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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