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P243 KTU

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,809 mi
Last recorded150,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 KTU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 150,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2014 148,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 146,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 146,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 143,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 138,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has been repaired

front pads cant see

o/s + n/s front shock tunel is corroded

rear wheel arch inners slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 133,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 128,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 128,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 125,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 121,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 116,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 116,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine got very hot on test (fan ???)

offside rear inner sidelamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2005 109,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P243 KTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P243 KTU, 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 P243 KTU registered?

P243 KTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P243 KTU safe to buy?

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