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P596 VBO

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 133,705 miles

Front numberplate discoloured but readable

Fail 8 Feb 2010 133,705 miles

Front numberplate discoloured but readable

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 121,940 miles

Front and rear axles have tyres of different sizes fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 121,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear axles have tyres of different sizes fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 115,927 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 115,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 106,849 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 106,849 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,048 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P596 VBO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P596 VBO, 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 P596 VBO registered?

P596 VBO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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