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P306 SGP

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 SGP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,160 miles

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

accident damage to offside front wing

damage to rear bumper both sides

nearside front foglight missing

stonechip on nearside headlight glass

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,066 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front foglight not working

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

stonechip nearside headlight glass

Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,066 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front foglight not working

stonechip nearside headlight glass

Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,601 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside front foglight broken

offside front indicator lenscover missing

stonechip in nearside headlight glass

stonechip in offside headllight glass

Fail 19 Dec 2008 84,601 miles

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

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside front foglight broken

offside front indicator lenscover missing

stonechip in nearside headlight glass

stonechip in offside headllight glass

Fail 1 Dec 2007 73,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,317 miles

coolant leak from engine ( around thermostat housing area ) ?

front number plate cracked.

nearside front foglight missing.

stonechip in nearside headlight glass.

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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P306 SGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P306 SGP, 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 P306 SGP registered?

P306 SGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P306 SGP safe to buy?

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