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P456 SWT

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 SWT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,430 miles

osr axle pivot worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 109,257 miles

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

both hand brake cables in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 109,257 miles

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

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

both hand brake cables in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,289 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 103,289 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 97,884 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 85,316 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs in poor condition .

front tyres worn & in poor condition .

nsr tyre badly perrished .

Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,331 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,331 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,131 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 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P456 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 P456 SWT registered?

P456 SWT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P456 SWT safe to buy?

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