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P404 SFR

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 SFR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section). (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 146,881 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 145,124 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 145,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 142,532 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 142,532 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 139,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,675 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 111,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 105,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 99,643 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 99,640 miles

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

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

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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P404 SFR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P404 SFR, 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 P404 SFR registered?

P404 SFR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P404 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 SFR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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