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P290 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,141 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,098 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,823 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front blade spliut but clearing

front number plate faded

oil leaks

outer casing on offside handbrake cable split

rear shock bushes perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear shock bushes perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front blade spliut but clearing

front number plate faded

oil leaks

outer casing on offside handbrake cable split

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,676 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting from bonding

offside handbrake cable outer casing splitting

rear service brake efficency slightly low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,658 miles

pas pipe damp

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,430 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,430 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,390 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 36,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P290 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P290 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 P290 WRU registered?

P290 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P290 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 WRU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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