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P523 UFT

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,805 mi
Last recorded167,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 UFT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 167,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 163,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 157,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 151,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 148,527 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 148,527 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 142,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 138,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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P523 UFT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P523 UFT, 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 P523 UFT registered?

P523 UFT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P523 UFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 UFT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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