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P581 UUF

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,323 miles

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

o/s/*r+n/s/r axle bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,296 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,276 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

rear no plate water mark

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,900 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,774 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked+puncture

Pass 24 May 2007 64,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,710 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 63,710 miles

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

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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P581 UUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P581 UUF, 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 P581 UUF registered?

P581 UUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P581 UUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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