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R164 RBM

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 RBM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,321 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front wing damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,321 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

require new clutch (slipping badly)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

require new clutch (slipping badly)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,430 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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R164 RBM is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R164 RBM, 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 R164 RBM registered?

R164 RBM is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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