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P521 YSS

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,087 mi
Last recorded61,087 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 61,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front no.plate damaged/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/o/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished walls MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR/

Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front no.plate damaged/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/o/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished walls MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,146 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 54,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s front fog lamp broken †f/r b/hoses rusty †exhaust rusty †slight det f/r susp r/bushes †f/r susp rusty †rack noisy MONITOR †emissions slow to come down

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,101 miles

/s front fog lamp lens broken †front no.plate damaged †front discs overheated †f/r bhoses rusty †light corrosion some b/pipes †slight det f/r susp r/bushes †o/s n/s rear tyres perished walls MONITOR †rack noisy MONITOR

Oil leak

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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P521 YSS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P521 YSS, 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 P521 YSS registered?

P521 YSS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P521 YSS safe to buy?

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