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P261 WBB

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 WBB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2009 97,939 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre flat

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front lower cross rail damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2008 94,153 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front lower cross rail damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 93,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,803 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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P261 WBB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P261 WBB, 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 P261 WBB registered?

P261 WBB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P261 WBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 WBB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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