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L13 SDS

1997 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 SDS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2005 170,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 170,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L13 SDS is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel 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 L13 SDS, 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 L13 SDS registered?

L13 SDS is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L13 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 SDS 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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