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IUI 5079

1997 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 5079
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2008 136,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 127,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 118,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 5079 is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 5079, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 5079 registered?

IUI 5079 is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 5079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 5079 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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