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P518 LBY

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slight splits

rear engine mount has loose bolt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear engine mount has a loose bolt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,155 miles

slight play on o/s/f track-rod end

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,025 miles

slight play on o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,229 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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P518 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P518 LBY, 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 P518 LBY registered?

P518 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P518 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 LBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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