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P946 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,611 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,792 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,170 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 85,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 81,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,720 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,670 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,620 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,163 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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P946 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P946 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 P946 EAN registered?

P946 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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