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R687 TST

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 TST
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 160,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,049 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,233 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 61,337 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R687 TST 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 R687 TST, 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 R687 TST registered?

R687 TST is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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