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R956 MSO

1998 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,139 miles

gear box leaking oil

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,210 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,037 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,552 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,713 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test ( all parts of belt visible checked )

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,973 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 37,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2005 31,521 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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R956 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R956 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 R956 MSO registered?

R956 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R956 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 MSO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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