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R827 BVG

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 151,015 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

coil springs are corroded

damage to front end of vehicle

exhaust is knocking on the body of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f upper mount bearings slightly stiff and noisey

n/s/r light is slightly loose

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

tempry reapair to front headlamps

various brake pipes and ferruls slightly corroded

various bushes slightly deteriorated

various noises comeing from vehicle unable to find source

Fail 6 Jan 2010 145,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 145,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 139,659 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 139,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 124,563 miles

both front headlamps cracked and front numberplate /

Fail 21 Nov 2007 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front headlamps cracked and front numberplate /

Pass 1 Feb 2007 114,996 miles

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

o/s headlamp cracked image not impared /

Pass 9 Feb 2006 102,224 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 102,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front headlamps cracked / both front tyres worn on outer edges /

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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R827 BVG is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R827 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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R827 BVG is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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