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P217 TBE

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 TBE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,918 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 71,698 miles

surface corsion under body.

Pass 17 May 2010 67,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2009 64,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 60,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,403 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 52,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 52,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cables outer caseings cracking.

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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P217 TBE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P217 TBE, 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 P217 TBE registered?

P217 TBE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P217 TBE safe to buy?

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