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P493 CAJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 CAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 138,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 138,068 miles

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

carnt see fornt pads poss low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 133,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 123,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P493 CAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P493 CAJ, 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 P493 CAJ registered?

P493 CAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P493 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 CAJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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