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P427 UCD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,484 mi
Last recorded107,484 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 UCD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,675 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,150 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,473 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,494 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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P427 UCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P427 UCD, 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 P427 UCD registered?

P427 UCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P427 UCD safe to buy?

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