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P101 VWP

1997 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre age cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,705 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,899 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 57,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,874 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,737 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,369 miles

n/s/rear brake effort slightly low.

o/s/front tyre worn outer tread.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,237 miles

Rear tyres perishing

o/s/rear outer handbrake cable sleeve split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,941 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,214 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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P101 VWP is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 P101 VWP, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 VWP registered?

P101 VWP is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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