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P559 KDM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,714 mi
Last recorded47,714 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 KDM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,504 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,797 miles

engine oil low

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,552 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,511 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,781 miles

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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,781 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,970 miles

oil level on minimum.

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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P559 KDM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P559 KDM, 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 P559 KDM registered?

P559 KDM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P559 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 KDM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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