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P451 SWT

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 SWT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2010 117,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,689 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 87,902 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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P451 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P451 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 P451 SWT registered?

P451 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P451 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 SWT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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