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P452 MBM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,599 mi
Last recorded189,599 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 MBM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 189,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2010 189,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside headlight cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 177,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate discoloured top edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 162,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 162,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 126,845 miles

Oil leak

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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P452 MBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P452 MBM, 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 P452 MBM registered?

P452 MBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P452 MBM safe to buy?

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