1996 Citroen ZX 1.4L Petrol · P873 APG
1996 Citroen ZX (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 129,069 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN ZX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P873 APG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 129,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P873 APG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Citroen Zx (P873 APG) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P873 APG Mileage History
- 06/06/202291,824 mi
- 06/06/202291,826 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/2023110,104 mi+18,278 mi
- 28/05/2024129,069 mi+18,965 mi
Average of roughly 18,840 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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