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P773 VCG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 143,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 143,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,483 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 125,973 miles

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

Oil leak

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 3 Mar 2008 125,973 miles

Oil leak

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,652 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2007 117,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 105,501 miles

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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P773 VCG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P773 VCG, 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 P773 VCG registered?

P773 VCG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P773 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P773 VCG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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