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R957 MSO

1998 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 84,964 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 66,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,560 miles

nearside rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,353 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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R957 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R957 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 R957 MSO registered?

R957 MSO is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R957 MSO safe to buy?

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