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R549 CSF

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,713 mi
Last recorded114,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,713 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 114,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,038 miles

front number plate damaged

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,389 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s headlight poor pattern

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2010 103,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s headlight poor pattern

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,793 miles

tyres perrished/worn on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres perrished/worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,794 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,172 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 79,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2005 73,201 miles

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

all tyres perrished

Fail 19 Oct 2005 73,201 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

all tyres perrished

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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R549 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R549 CSF, 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 R549 CSF registered?

R549 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R549 CSF safe to buy?

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