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P452 SWW

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,153 mi
Last recorded93,153 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,566 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,165 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 88,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 19 Nov 2009 85,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 75,143 miles

parking brake effort just on required limit

Fail 30 Nov 2006 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,285 miles

off side rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P452 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

P452 SWW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P452 SWW safe to buy?

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