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P571 XTA

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,840 mi
Last recorded186,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 186,840 miles

n/s and o/s front flasher outer lens missing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front inner wing by sus mount corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leake on rear exhaust joint

Fail 7 Jun 2016 186,840 miles

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

n/s and o/s front flasher outer lens missing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front inner wing by sus mount corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leake on rear exhaust joint

Pass 6 Jun 2015 178,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s front indicator lens covers missing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 178,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s front indicator lens covers missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 171,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2013 163,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 163,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel rusty

Pass 28 May 2012 156,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 156,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 150,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 150,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 146,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 146,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 141,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 136,393 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 136,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 131,164 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 128,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 128,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 118,549 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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P571 XTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P571 XTA, 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 P571 XTA registered?

P571 XTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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