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P883 WPR

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,853 mi
Last recorded124,853 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 WPR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,853 miles

different size tyres front and rear

front brake discs scored

front coil springs corroded

rear indicators faded

rear shocks weak

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 109,186 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 106,381 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 104,589 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 104,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 101,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,503 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 99,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 98,022 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 98,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P883 WPR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P883 WPR, 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

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What year was P883 WPR registered?

P883 WPR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P883 WPR safe to buy?

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