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P255 RYO

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 RYO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,886 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 121,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,820 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 97,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside front brake noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

outer indicator lens covers missing

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,950 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bothfront indicator lamp outer lens missing

Fail 15 Nov 2005 63,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front indicator covers missing

Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,404 miles

front indicator covers missing

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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P255 RYO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P255 RYO, 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 P255 RYO registered?

P255 RYO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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