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R53 FGF

1998 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 FGF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 138,737 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low / uneven / flat spots

Fail 22 Jun 2010 138,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn low / uneven / flat spots

Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flitches corroded

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside rear axle bush has slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2009 123,135 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flitches corroded

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside rear axle bush has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 109,699 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

o/s rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside fog lamp lens cracked.

offside number plate light slightly dim.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 65,512 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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R53 FGF is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White 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 R53 FGF, 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 R53 FGF registered?

R53 FGF is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R53 FGF safe to buy?

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