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R550 NOU

1998 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,912 mi
Last recorded76,912 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 76,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f rear suspension arm bush

n/s/r light lens

o/s/f bumper damage

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 1 May 2008 76,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f rear suspension arm bush

n/s/r light lens

o/s/f bumper damage

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 71,689 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 71,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2006 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 58,681 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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R550 NOU is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R550 NOU, 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 R550 NOU registered?

R550 NOU is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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