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P403 SWT

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,623 mi
Last recorded212,623 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 SWT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 212,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 210,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre has slight blocking on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 210,153 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre has slight blocking on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 204,312 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 204,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 197,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 188,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 177,963 miles

main beam, no image at offside.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 165,574 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 165,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 153,278 miles

corossion forming to both front top suspension mounting turrets at inner faces.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 138,547 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 138,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

power steering hoses covered in oil.no leak observed. fluid level correct in reservoir.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 123,298 miles

slight binding to n/s/r brake.acceptable at time of test.

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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P403 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P403 SWT, 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 P403 SWT registered?

P403 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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