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P262 GTS

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 GTS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 May 2010 108,306 miles

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)

advice on further look at rear suspenshon and front spring platforms and slight movement at o/s/f track rod end and slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2009 100,009 miles

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

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake and look at rear axle bushess and slight movement at n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 5 May 2008 92,117 miles

front wipers, n/s/f track rod end slight movement, slight blow at exhaust tail pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,611 miles

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

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

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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P262 GTS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P262 GTS, 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 P262 GTS registered?

P262 GTS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P262 GTS safe to buy?

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