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P53 AFJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,034 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,533 miles

damage to os headlamp lense but not affecting function of lamp

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,454 miles

damage to os headlamp lense but not affecting function of lamp

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,259 miles

crack in os headlamp lense but not impairing operation of lamp

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,045 miles

os headlamp lense cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,156 miles

os headlamp lense cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,722 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,959 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 21,523 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005

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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P53 AFJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P53 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P53 AFJ?

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What year was P53 AFJ registered?

P53 AFJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P53 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 AFJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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