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P936 AEL

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 94,281 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,281 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,856 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 86,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper starting to smear

hand brake not working evenly

nearside front tyre cracks in side wall + tread - poor condition

nearside rear brake flexi pipe - some cracks

offside + nearside front brake discs - inner surface pitted + worn thin

offside front outer indicator lencs cover missing

offside front wheel bearing some movement

offside rear tyrecracks in side wall + worn low inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre - cracks in tread

offside rear tyre - cracks on outer side wall

Fail 8 Jan 2007 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre - cracks in tread

offside rear tyre - cracks on outer side wall

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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P936 AEL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P936 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P936 AEL registered?

P936 AEL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P936 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P936 AEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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