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P389 KTU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,366 mi
Last recorded109,366 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 KTU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,366 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 96,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,033 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,838 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 85,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 62,581 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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P389 KTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P389 KTU, 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 P389 KTU registered?

P389 KTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P389 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 KTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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