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R71 GDL

1998 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 GDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,064 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2009 88,054 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2007 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

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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R71 GDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R71 GDL, 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 R71 GDL registered?

R71 GDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R71 GDL safe to buy?

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