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P485 YUD

1996 Citroen Zx

Beige Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 YUD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 65,972 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 65,969 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,976 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,938 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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P485 YUD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Beige with a 1,761cc petrol 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 P485 YUD, 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 P485 YUD registered?

P485 YUD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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