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P579 OGK

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 OGK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,155 miles

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

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

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

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

PROMPT nearside front wishbone bushes worn

nearside front anti roll bar drop link

nearside handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,834 miles

offside front indy lens

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,746 miles

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

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

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

offside front indy lens

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

nearside door mirror

nearside headlight aim

nearside rear brake

rear number plate

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,616 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror is broken

rear no plate backing has water ingress

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,119 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror is broken

rear no plate backing has water ingress

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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P579 OGK is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 P579 OGK, 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 P579 OGK registered?

P579 OGK is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 October 1996.

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