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R730 ERO

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,699 mi
Last recorded94,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,273 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,414 miles

off side front tyre is worn very near too the limit , suggest attention very soon!!

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

accelerator pedal squeaks

both park brake cable outers splitting.

engine dipstick broken.

engine weeping oil,(poss headgasket)

offside and nearside rear door check straps siezed and noisy

power steering pump showing slight signs of seepage.

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating,recommend renewal.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of underside.

recommend fuel additive.

recommend renewal of offside front brake caliper as creaks when brakes applied.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

accelerator pedal squeaks

both park brake cable outers splitting.

engine dipstick broken.

engine weeping oil,(poss headgasket)

offside and nearside rear door check straps siezed and noisy

power steering pump showing slight signs of seepage.

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating,recommend renewal.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of underside.

recommend fuel additive.

recommend renewal of offside front brake caliper as creaks when brakes applied.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,616 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

small chips in front windscreen

vehicle very dirty when tested

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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R730 ERO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 R730 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 R730 ERO registered?

R730 ERO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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