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P251 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damage to n/s sill

n/s park brake cable poor

wiper poor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,877 miles

Oil leak

parking brake near stop limit

rer reg plate fadeing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

parking brake near stop limit

rer reg plate fadeing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,497 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 66,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 57,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P251 WRU registered?

P251 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P251 WRU safe to buy?

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