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P422 UTX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,745 mi
Last recorded77,745 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,745 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake fluid level light on

all exhaust slightly deteriated

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,227 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,539 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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P422 UTX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P422 UTX, 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 P422 UTX registered?

P422 UTX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P422 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 UTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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