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P495 VVK

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 VVK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,540 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 42,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,214 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 39,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P495 VVK is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P495 VVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P495 VVK registered?

P495 VVK is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P495 VVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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