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P496 BEC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 BEC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,093 miles

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

hand brake cable ouer cover spilt

Fail 9 Apr 2008 107,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

hand brake cable ouer cover spilt

Pass 13 Apr 2007 101,139 miles

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

advise areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle!

advise nail in n/s/r tyre!

advise oil leak!

Pass 8 Jul 2006 93,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 86,014 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P496 BEC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P496 BEC, 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 P496 BEC registered?

P496 BEC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P496 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 BEC shows 6 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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