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P686 SHR

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 SHR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 162,424 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front fog light glass missing

exhaust system rusted

front discs wearing thin

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 153,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 106,397 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate marked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate marked

Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,663 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P686 SHR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P686 SHR, 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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P686 SHR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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