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R831 VAU

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,862 mi
Last recorded36,862 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 36,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 36,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,342 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 34,532 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,065 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 34,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,984 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,984 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 29,567 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R831 VAU is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R831 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R831 VAU registered?

R831 VAU is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R831 VAU shows 18 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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