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P516 WRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 140,500 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 140,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2010 137,526 miles

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

Oil leak

advise o/s rear tyre condition slightly perished

advise rear number plate condition+ o/s door mirror condition

Pass 20 May 2010 137,526 miles

Oil leak

advise o/s rear tyre condition slightly perished

advise rear number plate condition+ o/s door mirror condition

Pass 22 May 2009 133,088 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 133,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 123,778 miles

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

advise drivers door mirror condition

Fail 12 Nov 2007 123,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise drivers door mirror condition

Pass 15 Nov 2006 116,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 116,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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P516 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P516 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P516 WRU?

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What year was P516 WRU registered?

P516 WRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P516 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 WRU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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