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P310 SHG

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

370,242 mi
Last recorded370,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 SHG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 370,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 364,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 358,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 347,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 347,541 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 339,790 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 339,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 329,235 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 329,205 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 304,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 303,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO MASTERCYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 281,452 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 263,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 242,763 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2015 222,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 203,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 183,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 166,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 146,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,347 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,890 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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P310 SHG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P310 SHG, 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 P310 SHG registered?

P310 SHG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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