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OAZ 5968

1997 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 5968
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r brake slight sticky

Pass 5 Dec 2008 98,340 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,437 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 80,131 miles

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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OAZ 5968 is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAZ 5968, 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 OAZ 5968 registered?

OAZ 5968 is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 5968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 5968 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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