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P530 EEG

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,371 mi
Last recorded45,371 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 45,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 40,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,117 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,850 miles

power steering pipe has dampness

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,453 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,469 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,475 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,183 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,225 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,402 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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P530 EEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P530 EEG, 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 P530 EEG registered?

P530 EEG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P530 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 EEG shows 24 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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