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P277 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,746 miles

chips on windscreen

handbrake outer casings deteriorated

offside rear lens been repaired

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

chips on windscreen

handbrake outer casings deteriorated

offside rear lens been repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,191 miles

Both handbrake cable outers split but not seizing affecting opperation

Windscreen lamination deteriorating at base of screen but not impairing vision

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both handbrake cable outers split but not seizing affecting opperation

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

Front brake disks corroded on inner edges

Windscreen lamination deteriorating at base of screen but not impairing vision

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,393 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,014 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,181 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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P277 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P277 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 P277 WRU registered?

P277 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P277 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 WRU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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