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R581 TWG

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,538 mi
Last recorded197,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 TWG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 197,538 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 197,538 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 182,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 166,180 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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R581 TWG is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R581 TWG, 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 R581 TWG registered?

R581 TWG is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R581 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 TWG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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