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P876 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,974 mi
Last recorded63,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,974 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged (sharp edges repaired using tape)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged (sharp edges repaired using tape)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 44,729 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate damaged

slight bulge off side front tyre outer side wall

slight grease leak off side front outer cv boot

Pass 26 May 2010 44,729 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate damaged

slight bulge off side front tyre outer side wall

slight grease leak off side front outer cv boot

Pass 21 May 2009 41,375 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

O/S driveshaft, outer CV boot perished.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,955 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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P876 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P876 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 P876 EAN registered?

P876 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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