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P281 RYE

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,609 mi
Last recorded83,609 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 RYE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2011 74,403 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2011 74,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 64,337 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 58,964 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 51,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 45,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 41,258 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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P281 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P281 RYE, 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 P281 RYE registered?

P281 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P281 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 RYE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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