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M493 ELB

2002 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,387 mi
Last recorded17,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 ELB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,387 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

outer h/brake cables split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,302 miles

offside rear tyre wall perished

outer handbrake cables split

Fail 27 Jul 2006 14,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

offside rear tyre wall perished

outer handbrake cables 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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M493 ELB is a 2002 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M493 ELB, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M493 ELB registered?

M493 ELB is a 2002 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is M493 ELB safe to buy?

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