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A3 RCV

1993 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Zx113,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RCV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 115,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 115,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,279 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f door mirror cracked

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no visable leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 108,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f door mirror cracked

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no visable leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 102,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 98,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A3 RCV is a 1993 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 113,026 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 A3 RCV, 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 33 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 A3 RCV registered?

A3 RCV is a 1993 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is A3 RCV safe to buy?

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