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R683 CSF

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,269 mi
Last recorded94,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 94,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker seized upward stroke (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,703 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,606 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,606 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,682 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 67,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2006 64,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 64,401 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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R683 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R683 CSF, 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 R683 CSF registered?

R683 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R683 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 CSF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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