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P858 MSG

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 MSG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,379 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 93,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

small cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Jul 2006 150,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 140,436 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all flexible brake hoses corroded at ferrule ends and need to be replaced

nearside brake disc worn on inner edge

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 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P858 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 P858 MSG registered?

P858 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P858 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 MSG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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