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L998 SOR

1993 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Citroen Zx113,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 SOR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolent leak

nearside front chassis coroded

offside rear brake low effort

offside tailgate strut defective (mounting)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,596 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolent leak

nearside front chassis coroded

offside rear brake low effort

offside tailgate strut defective (mounting)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

nearside front chassis rail becoming corroded

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,829 miles

Offside rear service brake performance low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,390 miles

engine oil leak offside

near and offside front brake pad warning wires broken

nearside front gearbox oil seal leaking

offside front headlamp glass holed

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 58,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,524 miles

Minor grease loss offside inner drive shaft boot

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 49,174 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L998 SOR is a 1993 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 113,026 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 L998 SOR, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L998 SOR registered?

L998 SOR is a 1993 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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