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R881 DVH

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 DVH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 111,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 100,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,222 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,460 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 88,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R881 DVH is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R881 DVH, 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 R881 DVH registered?

R881 DVH is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R881 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 DVH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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