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P263 XRG

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 XRG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on exaust and brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2015 74,545 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on exaust and brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2014 68,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,190 miles

Front wiper split

N/S/F mirror missing

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,797 miles

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

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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P263 XRG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P263 XRG, 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 P263 XRG registered?

P263 XRG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P263 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 XRG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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