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P439 HCC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 HCC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2012 167,246 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 147,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 147,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,906 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 135,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 123,093 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 122,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 112,412 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 112,412 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 99,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,206 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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P439 HCC 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 54.5%.

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 P439 HCC, 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 P439 HCC registered?

P439 HCC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P439 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 HCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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