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R581 XOG

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,729 mi
Last recorded164,729 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 XOG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 164,729 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 148,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 148,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake imbalance at 20%

Pass 13 Sep 2007 132,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 119,350 miles

All brake flexible hoses perishing.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 105,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2004 87,951 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 XOG is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

R581 XOG is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R581 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 XOG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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