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R640 PKV

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 140,540 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 140,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,865 miles

evidence of o/s/r tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not during test

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence of o/s/r tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not during test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake load valve linkage corroded but still functions

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,497 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,870 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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R640 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R640 PKV, 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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R640 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R640 PKV safe to buy?

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