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P545 RNM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 RNM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,304 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,656 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,158 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,986 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,704 miles

Front registration plate slightly faded

Front windscreen wiper in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,606 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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P545 RNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P545 RNM, 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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P545 RNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P545 RNM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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