MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel tank support corroded
nearside front screen washer not working
some imbalance rear brakes
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
brake pipe unions corroded
front discs rusting
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FRONT WIPER POOR
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
lower arm rear bushes unbonding both sides
nearside rear flexi hose perishing
power steering pump leaking
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R688 ERO safe to buy?
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