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L118 RMC

1994 Citroen Zx

Gold Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

214,148 mi
Last recorded214,148 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Zx112,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 RMC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 214,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside outer sills rusty and weak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 188,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside front bumber damaged

various welding has been doneand undersealed

wheel trims missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 188,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

hub caps missing

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 188,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hub caps missing

nearside handbrake poor performance

offside front bumper damaged

windscreen washers poor performance

Pass 17 Jul 2007 161,894 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail around subframe mount

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2007 161,894 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to o/s/front chassis rail around subframe mount

Pass 15 Jul 2006 133,451 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to O/S/F bumper and inner wing

oil leak

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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L118 RMC is a 1994 Citroen Zx in Gold with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 112,688 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 L118 RMC, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L118 RMC registered?

L118 RMC is a 1994 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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