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R868 TET

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,580 mi
Last recorded161,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 TET
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 161,580 miles

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

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 148,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 138,421 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 138,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn recommend new brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2006 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Stone damage to O/S & N/S head lamps.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 110,497 miles

N/S/R hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Stone damage to O/S head lamp

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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R868 TET is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R868 TET, 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 R868 TET registered?

R868 TET is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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