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P869 SGE

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,730 mi
Last recorded141,730 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 SGE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 141,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 132,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,298 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 120,932 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 120,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,081 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,848 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 100,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 88,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,688 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 87,163 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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P869 SGE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P869 SGE, 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 P869 SGE registered?

P869 SGE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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