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P659 NCV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,812 mi
Last recorded151,812 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 151,812 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Oct 2008 130,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 130,353 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2007 108,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 108,045 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 99,216 miles

rear tyres damaged on side walls(possibly due to kerbing) not down to cords

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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P659 NCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P659 NCV, 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 P659 NCV registered?

P659 NCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P659 NCV safe to buy?

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