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R688 ERO

1998 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,594 mi
Last recorded185,594 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 185,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake load compensator valve linkage corroded poor condition

slight bind nearside rear brake may soon require attention

Pass 29 Feb 2012 185,594 miles

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

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

brake load compensator valve linkage corroded poor condition

slight bind nearside rear brake may soon require attention

Pass 18 Feb 2011 163,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 163,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 144,053 miles

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

fuel tank support corroded

nearside front screen washer not working

some imbalance rear brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2010 144,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel tank support corroded

nearside front screen washer not working

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 129,266 miles

brake pipe unions corroded

front discs rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2008 122,152 miles

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Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,003 miles

lower arm rear bushes unbonding both sides

nearside rear flexi hose perishing

power steering pump leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,595 miles

front wiper blade in poor condition

nearside rear flexi brake pipe perishing

pas pump starting to leak

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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R688 ERO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R688 ERO, 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 R688 ERO registered?

R688 ERO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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