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P592 XFX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,092 mi
Last recorded101,092 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 XFX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 101,092 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,588 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 97,588 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,842 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre old & perishing 2003 y o m

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured by heat (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

Offside rear tyre old & perishing 2006 y o m

Service brake efficiency low 50%

Spare tyre 165/65r14 different size to road tyres 175/65r14

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever high travel

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever high travel

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blade torn at edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 72,403 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,587 miles

One n/s/r side light not working. †n/s/f tyre is low on tread. †

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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P592 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P592 XFX, 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 P592 XFX registered?

P592 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P592 XFX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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