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P212 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,187 miles

Corrosion on off side front suspension turret

Exhaust emissions eratic

Near side rear secondry sidelamp out

Off side rear tyre perrished

Unable to open boot

Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,187 miles

Unable to open boot

Corrosion on off side front suspension turret

Exhaust emissions eratic

Near side rear secondry sidelamp out

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear tyre perrished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,962 miles

Front suspension wishbone rearward bushes in very poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension wishbone rearward bushes in very poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,869 miles

Off side rear tyre perrished

Parking brake travel on maximum

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Off side rear tyre perrished

Parking brake travel on maximum

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,437 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,901 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,901 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,447 miles

Crack in screen near side just in swept area

Fail 2 Aug 2007 58,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Handbrake outer cables corroding

Oil leak

Wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,733 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2005 48,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Nearside 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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P212 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P212 WRU, 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 P212 WRU registered?

P212 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P212 WRU safe to buy?

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