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R886 RKV

1998 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,128 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,125 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,015 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 70,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust joint slightly loose

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 56,671 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 56,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R886 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R886 RKV, 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 R886 RKV registered?

R886 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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