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P657 PYY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,160 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 56,127 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 56,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear light cluster slightly damaged .not emmiting any white light

oil leak

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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P657 PYY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P657 PYY, 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 P657 PYY registered?

P657 PYY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P657 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 PYY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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