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P446 SWT

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 SWT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,047 miles

185/65r14 front.......185/60r14 rear

both rear tyres 1.8mm

front spring seats corroded

fuel tank damp

rear cylinder brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 128,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

185/65r14 front.......185/60r14 rear

both rear tyres 1.8mm

front spring seats corroded

fuel tank damp

pad wear light lit on dash & suspect pads low

rear cylinder brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 126,256 miles

front shocker spring seats corroded

nsr jacking point damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2013 126,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front shocker spring seats corroded

nsr jacking point damaged

nsr tyre 1.6mm edges

osf tyre 1.8mm edges low

Fail 20 Dec 2012 121,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

Pass 20 Dec 2012 121,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 120,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,389 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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P446 SWT 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 66.7%.

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 P446 SWT, 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 P446 SWT registered?

P446 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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