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R131 AOB

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,670 mi
Last recorded124,670 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 AOB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 124,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front flexi brake hose cracked

Offside front tyre cracking

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 113,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,856 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 111,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 93,011 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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R131 AOB is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R131 AOB, 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.

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What year was R131 AOB registered?

R131 AOB is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R131 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 AOB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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