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P406 SDL

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 SDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,778 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,089 miles

both handbrake cables outer casings splitting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both handbrake cables outer casings splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,335 miles

steering rack very slight leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack very slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,756 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight run out to nearside rear tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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P406 SDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P406 SDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P406 SDL registered?

P406 SDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P406 SDL safe to buy?

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