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R756 ERH

1998 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 ERH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,123 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,012 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,012 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,201 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,558 miles

exhaust front clamps loose

nearside front pad ware indicator broken

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 65,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front clamps loose

nearside front pad ware indicator broken

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,306 miles

park brake cable hanging down @ offside

rear brakes were noisy & juddering when first applied.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

park brake cable hanging down @ offside

rear brakes were noisy & juddering when first applied.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,246 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 60,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

handbrake travel

n/s rear & front brakes judder

n/s rear puncture

wishbone bushes split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,405 miles

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

the offside rear tyre is slightly distorted.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

the offside rear tyre is slightly distorted.

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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R756 ERH is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 R756 ERH, 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 R756 ERH registered?

R756 ERH is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R756 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 ERH shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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