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P617 CRA

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 CRA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,329 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,572 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,392 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front disc pads obscured from view

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 60,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 60,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P617 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P617 CRA, 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 P617 CRA registered?

P617 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P617 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 CRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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