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R814 BVG

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 73,234 miles

all four flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 13 May 2008 73,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 11 May 2007 69,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2005 60,902 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 60,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R814 BVG is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R814 BVG, 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 R814 BVG registered?

R814 BVG is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R814 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 BVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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