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R869 BJA

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,819 mi
Last recorded139,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 BJA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 139,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 123,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 108,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 108,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2005 80,527 miles

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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R869 BJA is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R869 BJA, 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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R869 BJA is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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