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P853 ECF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,020 mi
Last recorded92,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 87,325 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front indicator outer lens missing (Not impairing operation of light)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear handbrake performance poor compared to nearside

Fail 11 Oct 2008 87,325 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator outer lens missing (Not impairing operation of light)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear handbrake performance poor compared to nearside

Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from general engine area.

Plastic cover missing from offside front indicator.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate starting to separate.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp holed (Not affecting beam pattern)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P853 ECF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P853 ECF, 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 P853 ECF registered?

P853 ECF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P853 ECF shows 6 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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