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P858 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,034 mi
Last recorded100,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 100,034 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust temporarily repaired

Front brakes binding slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside door mirror damaged

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2008 100,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Front brakes binding slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside door mirror damaged

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 22 Apr 2008 100,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 86,611 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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P858 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P858 EAN, 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 P858 EAN registered?

P858 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P858 EAN safe to buy?

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