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R579 DJW

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,011 mi
Last recorded73,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 DJW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 73,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,011 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,107 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,751 miles

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

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

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

rear door catches stiff

Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear door catches stiff

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,705 miles

both rear door latches need adjustment.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,404 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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R579 DJW is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R579 DJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R579 DJW registered?

R579 DJW is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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