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P243 NWX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,883 mi
Last recorded84,883 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 NWX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,883 miles

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

front indicator lens

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,765 miles

all rear axle mounts showing slight cracks and movement

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member and chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

oil leak at engine

sump pan corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2007 81,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all rear axle mounts showing slight cracks and movement

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member and chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

oil leak at engine

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,056 miles

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight play on rear axle mounts

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 NWX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P243 NWX, 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 NWX registered?

P243 NWX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P243 NWX safe to buy?

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