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R928 XAR

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 104,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 104,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 100,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,453 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,129 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,590 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,485 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc deteriorated on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,721 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R928 XAR is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R928 XAR, 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 R928 XAR registered?

R928 XAR is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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