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P415 SWW

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,519 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low brake pad warning light on!

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various light body damage.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 140,519 miles

low brake pad warning light on!

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various light body damage.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 126,674 miles

clutch pedal stiff to opperate.

engine damp with oil.

n/s mirror missing.

n/s/r wheeltrim missing.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light damage around bodywork.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,663 miles

n/s door mirror removed.

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

one of five segments of centre rear stop light not working.

slight dent on inside of n/s/f wheel rim.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 113,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

n/s door mirror removed.

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

one of five segments of centre rear stop light not working.

slight dent on inside of n/s/f wheel rim.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,243 miles

as per advisory notice issued 31/07/2007 with vt30.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 97,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/corroded but opperating correctly.

n/s wing mirror missing.

n/s/f tyre side wall cut but not showing cords.

n/s/r headrest missing.

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

o/s/r door strop broken.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

wires hanging down from n/s/f footwell.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 799,973 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 79,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P415 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P415 SWW, 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 P415 SWW registered?

P415 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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