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P251 TRL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 TRL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,507 miles

Handbrake cables are sticky.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 86,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,611 miles

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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P251 TRL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P251 TRL, 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 P251 TRL registered?

P251 TRL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P251 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 TRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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