CarVerify

Free Car Check

R114 YAJ

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 YAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 115,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 113,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,948 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 108,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 108,079 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 105,623 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 105,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 102,739 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 102,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,383 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
Full Citroen Zx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R114 YAJ is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 90,022 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 R114 YAJ, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R114 YAJ?

You can check the full history of R114 YAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R114 YAJ registered?

R114 YAJ is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R114 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 YAJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R114 YAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R114 YAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.