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P912 RCW

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,874 mi
Last recorded40,874 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 RCW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,874 miles

n/s/r has slight corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r has slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r has slight corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r has slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,647 miles

rear brakes not locking up

Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes not locking up

Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,063 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,992 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Sep 2006 24,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise on front brakes

oil leak on engine

spare flat

Fail 20 Sep 2005 22,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise on front brakes

oil leak on engine

spare flat

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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P912 RCW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P912 RCW, 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 P912 RCW registered?

P912 RCW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P912 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 RCW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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