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P289 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,476 mi
Last recorded156,476 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 156,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 148,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive injection pump has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 148,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs have large corrosion lip and offside discoloured with heat, pads 6mm

light corrosion in engine bay behind headlights on chasis

tread and sidewalls cracked on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,647 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,123 miles

engine leaking oil under neath the car !

indicator lens outer part missing on n/s/front indicater

Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,123 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine leaking oil under neath the car !

indicator lens outer part missing on n/s/front indicater

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,923 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,833 miles

o/s/f track rod end worn

oil leak on n/s/f diff seal

front wiper blade

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,677 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,676 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,516 miles

front registration plate could do with replacing ! †02. nearside headlamp aim on dipbeam fraction low needs adjusting ! †03. rear tyres getting very close to tread wear indicators !

Pass 24 Jun 2005 53,119 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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P289 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P289 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 P289 WRU registered?

P289 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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