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P688 HYD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

185,763 mi
Last recorded185,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 HYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 185,763 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 185,763 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 168,712 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 168,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

1 osf indicater lense missing

Pass 12 Jan 2006 148,945 miles

1 osf indicater lense missing †2osr light lense slight crack †3 front discs and pads low †4 nsf anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2006 148,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 147,964 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

1 ns headlamp cracked †2 nsf anti roll bar joints slight play †3 brake pad warning lamp on

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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P688 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P688 HYD, 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 P688 HYD registered?

P688 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P688 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 HYD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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