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R802 USM

1998 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,078 mi
Last recorded86,078 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,078 miles

centre exhaust section is poor corroded conditoin

front brake discs are starting to corrode and showing a slight warp

n/s outer sill is corroded but not within a perscribed area

o/s and n/s front struts are weeping

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,468 miles

ex pipe pre rear box has pin hole and corroded

o/s/f inner wing holed just out side of 12" from o/s/f strut top mount, advise weld repairs

rear brake flexi's perrishing

rear brake pipes to drums starting to corrode

slight play in rear torsion arm bushes

sump/crankseal leak

various light corrosion around most of rear suss

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

advise new wiper blade

ex pipe pre rear box has pin hole and corroded

o/s/f inner wing holed just out side of 12" from o/s/f strut top mount, advise weld repairs

o/s/r service brake low reading

rear brake flexi's perrishing

rear brake pipes to drums starting to corrode

slight play in rear torsion arm bushes

sump/crankseal leak

various light corrosion around most of rear suss

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,858 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 63,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 54,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm on outside edge

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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R802 USM is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel 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 R802 USM, 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 R802 USM registered?

R802 USM is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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