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P796 MSG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 MSG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 159,057 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 159,057 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 153,776 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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P796 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P796 MSG, 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 P796 MSG registered?

P796 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P796 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 MSG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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