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P456 GEG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,965 mi
Last recorded222,965 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 222,965 miles

Drivers seat rise and fall mechanism is faulty

Passenger door mirror glass is loose

Fail 19 Oct 2010 222,965 miles

Drivers seat rise and fall mechanism is faulty

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

Passenger door mirror glass is loose

Pass 14 Oct 2009 203,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 203,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2008 184,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 162,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 142,194 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 123,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 123,078 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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P456 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue 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 P456 GEG, 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 P456 GEG registered?

P456 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P456 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 GEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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