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P557 HML

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 HML
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,744 miles

slight play in front seats

slight play in headlights

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,212 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate ageing

n/s front anti roll link rod gator split

o/s rear handbrake cable ageing

slight play both front seats

slight play both headlights

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,218 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)

Oil leak

rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 67,517 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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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P557 HML is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P557 HML, 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 P557 HML registered?

P557 HML is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P557 HML safe to buy?

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