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R872 BDL

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 BDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,485 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 106,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,441 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,440 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 80,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 80,691 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,680 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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R872 BDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R872 BDL, 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 R872 BDL registered?

R872 BDL is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R872 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 BDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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