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P574 RGK

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 RGK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,104 miles

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

both rear tyres perished dot07

offside front tyre perished dot96

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished dot07

offside front tyre perished dot96

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,714 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 79,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

low reading on n/s/r service and parking brake

n/s of power steering rack is slightly damp

rear seat base cushion is not fully secure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,059 miles

Oil leak

front discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces

front screen marked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,149 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,572 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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P574 RGK is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P574 RGK, 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 P574 RGK registered?

P574 RGK is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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