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R169 BAH

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,856 mi
Last recorded86,856 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 BAH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,869 miles

end of wiper blade split

handbrake outer cover split o/s

rear door latches weak

slight perishing on rear flexys

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

end of wiper blade split

handbrake outer cover split o/s

rear door latches weak

slight perishing on rear flexys

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,222 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has several cuts below 25mm to cords

Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre has several cuts below 25mm to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 71,648 miles

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

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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R169 BAH is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R169 BAH, 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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R169 BAH is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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