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P163 TYS

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,625 mi
Last recorded107,625 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 TYS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2010 107,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,070 miles

floors c orroded

play in the n/s link bar

play in the n/s trackrodend just legal

power steering weep

Fail 10 Mar 2008 100,198 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,750 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 6 Mar 2006 88,280 miles

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

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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P163 TYS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P163 TYS, 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 P163 TYS registered?

P163 TYS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P163 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 TYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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