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R578 HDL

1998 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,517 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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R578 HDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R578 HDL, 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 R578 HDL registered?

R578 HDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R578 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 HDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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