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R843 FDL

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,374 mi
Last recorded54,374 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2014 54,374 miles

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

Fuel tank straps very corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F indicator outer lenses missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 54,374 miles

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

Fuel tank straps very corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F indicator outer lenses missing

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,239 miles

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriated

Fuel tank retaining straps have heavy surface corrosion but secure

Minor cracking in nearside front and offside rear tyre side walls

Nearside direction indicator light lens outer cover missing but bulb covered and shows correct colour

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 41,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R843 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R843 FDL, 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 R843 FDL registered?

R843 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R843 FDL safe to buy?

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