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P863 APG

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 APG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 118,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 107,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 107,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 93,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,300 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 78,247 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres are 2mm.

Slight tear on both sides of front wiper.

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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P863 APG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P863 APG, 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 P863 APG registered?

P863 APG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P863 APG safe to buy?

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