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P264 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,351 mi
Last recorded163,351 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 163,351 miles

Oil leak

both front indicator lens cover missing

general stone chips all over windscreen

nsf and osf accident repaired(poor repair)

osf inner wing damage repaired

Fail 31 Jan 2011 163,351 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

both front indicator lens cover missing

general stone chips all over windscreen

nsf and osf accident repaired(poor repair)

osf inner wing damage repaired

Pass 5 Feb 2010 150,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 138,487 miles

Both front outer indiacator lens' missing.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 138,487 miles

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

Both front outer indiacator lens' missing.

O/S/F tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 128,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 117,847 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 117,847 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 106,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 106,418 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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P264 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P264 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.

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What year was P264 WRU registered?

P264 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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