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R787 RKV

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,456 mi
Last recorded107,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s o/s front indicator lenses missing

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s rear fog lamp taped up

Fail 8 Jan 2014 107,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s o/s front indicator lenses missing

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s rear fog lamp taped up

wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s front indicator lens covers missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,112 miles

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

both front indicator covers missing

brake compensator valve siezed

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,499 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre pipe loose on flange joint

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s o/s front indicator covers missing

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,173 miles

n/s o/s front indicator deflectors missing

Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s o/s front indicator deflectors missing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

O/s rear fog light lens slight damage

Fail 30 Jan 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

O/s rear fog light lens slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,591 miles

As original test

Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front indicator lenses missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s rear lens cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,505 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 62,505 miles

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

Brake compensator stiff

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

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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R787 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R787 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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R787 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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