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P428 AEC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,532 mi
Last recorded197,532 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 197,532 miles

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Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 192,519 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 192,505 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 190,398 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 189,330 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 188,936 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 187,448 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 187,434 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 186,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 183,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 175,581 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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P428 AEC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue 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 P428 AEC, 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 P428 AEC registered?

P428 AEC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P428 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 AEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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