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R896 KWR

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,775 mi
Last recorded60,775 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 KWR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,775 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,062 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,150 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,154 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 44,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,426 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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R896 KWR is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 R896 KWR, 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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R896 KWR is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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