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R542 WGW

1998 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,741 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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R542 WGW is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R542 WGW, 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 R542 WGW registered?

R542 WGW is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R542 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 WGW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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