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R594 NGC

1998 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,065 mi
Last recorded143,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 NGC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 143,065 miles

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

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

rust hole in front inner wing nearside and offside but not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2014 136,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 135,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front inner wings holed by corrosion. Does not appear to affect any prescribed areas at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

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

Offside parking brake cable is deteriorated and sticks occasionally

Oil leak

Power steering ram, inside plastic cover, possibly has a slight leak.

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion in rear chassis and front inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 125,479 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,577 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 118,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 112,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear park brake cable in poor condition

rear doors difficult to close

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2008 105,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear park brake cable in poor condition

rear doors difficult to close

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 89,224 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 89,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R594 NGC is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R594 NGC, 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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R594 NGC is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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