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P897 WPR

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 WPR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,358 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhuast box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bothside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light bothside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,008 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light bothside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,723 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body not fully secure bothside (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 52,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body not fully secure bothside (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body not fully secure bothside (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 52,241 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,542 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,222 miles

body damage n/s

body damage o/s

slight oil leak from the engine area

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,222 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body damage n/s

body damage o/s

slight oil leak from the engine area

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,531 miles

advis o/s/f side body damage

Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advis o/s/f side body damage

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,014 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,784 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 44,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 40,637 miles

n s f tyer small splits

Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,620 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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P897 WPR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P897 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.

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P897 WPR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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