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P103 RLG

1997 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,144 mi
Last recorded143,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 RLG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 143,144 miles

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

rear number plate watermarked n/s/r brake binding slightly hairline crack in both flexible hoses front o/s/finner wi

Fail 20 Apr 2010 143,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate watermarked n/s/r brake binding slightly hairline crack in both flexible hoses front o/s/finner wi

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 138,764 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear numberplate slightly water marked

Fail 17 Apr 2008 134,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 134,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 103,772 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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P103 RLG is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P103 RLG, 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 P103 RLG registered?

P103 RLG is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P103 RLG safe to buy?

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