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R137 RWO

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 RWO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,119 miles

Auxillary belts require attention

Brake flexis showing age

Chips in windscreen

Clutch bite point low and requires attention

Damage to various trims and panels

Handbrake cables corroded and in poor condition

Nearside rear inner door handle requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to front tyres

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Temporary repair to offside rear bumper and offside rear light unit

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2013 114,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Auxillary belts require attention

Brake flexis showing age

Chips in windscreen

Clutch bite point low and requires attention

Damage to various trims and panels

Engine devoid of oil (Adjusted)

Handbrake cables corroded and in poor condition

Nearside rear inner door handle requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Temporary repair to offside rear bumper and offside rear light unit

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,464 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

Headlamp images poor

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion, age and wear

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Temporary repair to offside rear light unit

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 71,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,957 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 66,957 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,268 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R137 RWO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R137 RWO, 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 R137 RWO registered?

R137 RWO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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