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P508 FES

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,658 mi
Last recorded180,658 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 180,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 168,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 158,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 145,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 127,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 127,984 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P508 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P508 FES, 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 P508 FES registered?

P508 FES is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P508 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 FES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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