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R707 RKV

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 94,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2018 89,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,458 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 May 2017 84,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 78,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 78,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,327 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 65,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2012 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 59,098 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 59,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,412 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2010 57,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2009 53,914 miles

oil leak from cam belt end of engine

Fail 20 May 2009 53,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak from cam belt end of engine

Pass 21 May 2008 49,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,811 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low (approx 3-4mm)

Long handbrake lever travel

Oil leak from cam belt end of engine

Pass 18 May 2006 38,829 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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R707 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R707 RKV, 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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R707 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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