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R140 MSF

1998 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

138,195 mi
Last recorded138,195 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 MSF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 135,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both handbrake cable outer covers split

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 24 Nov 2014 131,588 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both handbrake cable outer covers split

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2013 126,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 126,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 122,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 113,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 113,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 109,802 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 102,985 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre tread and sidewall splitting

Fail 11 May 2009 102,885 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre tread and sidewall splitting

Pass 6 May 2008 96,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 96,732 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 89,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

knock at rear suspect rear axle bushes worn

rear brake pipe corroded close to load sensor valve

signs of leaking at radiator

Fail 5 May 2006 80,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 80,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R140 MSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 R140 MSF, 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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R140 MSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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