MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear deteriorated on walls
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear binding due to hand brake cable
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)
both front worn on shoulders
hand brake cable needs replacing
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear deteriorated on walls
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear binding due to hand brake cable
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
both front worn on shoulders
hand brake cable needs replacing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
nsf indicator lamp lens missing
parking brake sloppy/rear cable metal covers breaking up/corroded/swollen abd splitting
struggled through gas test c/o high
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf indicator lamp lens missing
parking brake sloppy/rear cable metal covers breaking up/corroded/swollen abd splitting
struggled through gas test c/o high
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front suspension bottom arms rear bushes tearing slightly
long parking brake travel /lever sloppy in first half of operation
nsf indicator lamp cover missing
osf anti roll bar link bottom joint boot split open
bonnet safety catch worn/weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake lever has excessive free play
o/s/r handbrake outer case of cable corroded & broken
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bonnet catch not fitting correctly, battery insecure,
n/s/f lens cover missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front pads low.os headlamp fixings weak.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front pads low.os headlamp fixings weak.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
nsf tyre low.small gas blow rear cat clamp.osr foot brake slow to react,rear brakes imbalanced,osf pads low.exhaust system corroded,
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
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R831 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R831 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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R831 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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