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P574 OGO

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,579 mi
Last recorded147,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 OGO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 147,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 121,531 miles

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

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

both low front disc pad warning wires broken.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 121,531 miles

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

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

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

both low front disc pad warning wires broken.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 114,351 miles

both sides front low pad warning wires cut.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 104,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor fluid leak from rear of engine,monitor. †nearside front low brake pad warning wire cut.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,884 miles

minor fluid leak from rear of engine,monitor. †nearside front low brake pad warning wire cut.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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P574 OGO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P574 OGO, 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

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What year was P574 OGO registered?

P574 OGO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P574 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 OGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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