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R893 EFS

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,014 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,958 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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R893 EFS is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R893 EFS, 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 R893 EFS registered?

R893 EFS is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R893 EFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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