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R835 ETL

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 ETL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 122,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,334 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,595 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

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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R835 ETL is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R835 ETL, 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 R835 ETL registered?

R835 ETL is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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