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R144 PAJ

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 51,189 miles

slight play at nearside and offside track rod ends

Pass 21 May 2010 50,470 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 50,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,576 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2009 49,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,414 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,742 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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R144 PAJ is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 PAJ, 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 R144 PAJ registered?

R144 PAJ is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is R144 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 PAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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