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P382 MGS

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,075 mi
Last recorded106,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 MGS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,075 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

4 hub caps fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Jun 2010 101,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted

brake pad warning light on

brake peddle anti slip worn

engine managment light on

front wiper split

near side rear hand brake cable in poor condition

off side rear hand brake cable in poor condition

off side rear service brake low effort

Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted

brake pad warning light on

brake peddle anti slip worn

engine managment light on

front wiper split

near side rear hand brake cable in poor condition

off side rear hand brake cable in poor condition

off side rear service brake low effort

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,752 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres on limit, slight inbalance rear brakes, slight inbalance front brakes.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,122 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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P382 MGS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P382 MGS, 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 P382 MGS registered?

P382 MGS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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