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R684 DCP

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,523 mi
Last recorded136,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 DCP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 136,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre shows signs of having rubbed body

Pass 14 Aug 2008 120,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 120,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 128,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 118,512 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 112,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 112,653 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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R684 DCP is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R684 DCP, 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 R684 DCP registered?

R684 DCP is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R684 DCP safe to buy?

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