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R738 ENV

1998 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,160 mi
Last recorded194,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2016 194,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

rear box clamp loose

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 167,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 152,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 98,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,465 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 73,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,155 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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R738 ENV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R738 ENV, 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 R738 ENV registered?

R738 ENV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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