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P590 HYB

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 145,501 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 141,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 141,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,791 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 136,427 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,625 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2015 132,624 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 126,372 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 122,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

scratch in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 117,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,490 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bush slight deterioration

exhaust back box slight blow and rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2009 108,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 108,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 102,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 102,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,123 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 94,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,417 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 86,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 78,590 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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P590 HYB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P590 HYB, 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 P590 HYB registered?

P590 HYB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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