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P162 TDL

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 TDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,234 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,520 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre tread pattern

Fail 5 Jul 2007 71,737 miles

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,535 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 56,535 miles

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

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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P162 TDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P162 TDL, 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 P162 TDL registered?

P162 TDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P162 TDL safe to buy?

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