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P454 RGN

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,290 mi
Last recorded163,290 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 RGN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 163,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service brake just met the required minimum efficieency

Fail 29 Oct 2012 163,290 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Oct 2011 161,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 161,283 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 156,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 151,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner tail light out

Fail 7 Nov 2009 151,385 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner tail light out

Pass 22 Sep 2008 143,740 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door mirrors deteriorating.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 143,737 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door mirrors deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,100 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 126,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P454 RGN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P454 RGN, 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 P454 RGN registered?

P454 RGN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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