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P214 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,695 mi
Last recorded35,695 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,695 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

o/s/f n/s/f indicator outter lens missing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,695 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

o/s/f n/s/f indicator outter lens missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,118 miles

o/s/f indicator glass missing

Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,117 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f indicator glass missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,374 miles

Movement in o/s/r radius arm.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,374 miles

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

Movement in o/s/r radius arm.

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates poor condition

o/s/f/ indicator lens cover missing

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates poor condition

o/s/f/ indicator lens cover missing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 29,549 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre on limit †rear tyres perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,185 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 28,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres starting to perish. †Front no. plate discoloured.

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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P214 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P214 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 P214 WRU registered?

P214 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P214 WRU safe to buy?

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