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P589 EST

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 EST
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 148,704 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 139,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 124,359 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 122,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 120,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 120,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,481 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,481 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,211 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 117,211 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 114,913 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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P589 EST is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P589 EST, 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 P589 EST registered?

P589 EST is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P589 EST safe to buy?

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