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R89 AEY

1998 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,041 mi
Last recorded56,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 AEY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,041 miles

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 56,041 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,500 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side rear tyre walls starting to perish and crack.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,467 miles

Off side rear tyre walls starting to perish and crack.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,067 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate damaged but secure.

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 35,081 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,081 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,026 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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R89 AEY is a 1998 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R89 AEY, 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 R89 AEY registered?

R89 AEY is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R89 AEY safe to buy?

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