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R889 RKV

1998 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,890 mi
Last recorded206,890 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 206,890 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

offside door mirror lense cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 195,655 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 195,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2012 181,823 miles

both front and both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish and split

Fail 3 Aug 2012 181,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish and split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 172,361 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 172,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 162,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 146,752 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 44,686 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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R889 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R889 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 R889 RKV registered?

R889 RKV is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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