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P533 YSS

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 118,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,981 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to test rear seat belts.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 104,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to test rear seat belts.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,628 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,031 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P533 YSS 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 77.8%.

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 P533 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 P533 YSS registered?

P533 YSS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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