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IUI 1249

1997 Citroen Zx

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 1249
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,786 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

o/s/r foot brake reading low but okay for test

o/s/r handbrake cable outer shroud split

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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IUI 1249 is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 IUI 1249, 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 IUI 1249 registered?

IUI 1249 is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 1249 safe to buy?

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