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P353 SWW

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,241 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,792 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 95,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid sensor disconected

Fail 9 Jan 2010 89,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid sensor disconected

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 83,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,304 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,234 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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P353 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P353 SWW, 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 P353 SWW registered?

P353 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P353 SWW safe to buy?

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