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R938 MSO

1998 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

exhaust is secured with cable ties at rear

rear centre seat belt has does not lock into position.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,916 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,204 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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R938 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R938 MSO, 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 R938 MSO registered?

R938 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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