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P817 YRU

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 YRU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,983 miles

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Mar 2007 76,983 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P817 YRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P817 YRU, 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 P817 YRU registered?

P817 YRU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P817 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 YRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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