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P698 SWP

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 SWP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 158,687 miles

front number plate

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 158,687 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate

Pass 21 May 2014 149,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front fog lamp lense melted

front indicator lenses missing but secondarys good

off side rear bumper and lense repaired with tape

Pass 24 May 2013 148,397 miles

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

Oil leak

front indacator lense covers missing but still sealed by secondary lense

Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,443 miles

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

both front indicator lenses are missing double sealed units

off rear light cluster repaired with tape

Fail 22 Feb 2012 145,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front indicator lenses are missing double sealed units

off rear light cluster repaired with tape

Pass 22 Feb 2011 139,662 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 132,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 103,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 90,991 miles

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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P698 SWP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P698 SWP, 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 P698 SWP registered?

P698 SWP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P698 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 SWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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