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GC5202BT

1997 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC5202BT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 153,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 153,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

tyre valve beyond wheel cover on OSR wheel

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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GC5202BT is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 GC5202BT, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GC5202BT registered?

GC5202BT is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is GC5202BT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC5202BT shows 2 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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