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R96 APU

1998 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 101,622 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2007 87,372 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 87,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EXCESSIVE TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2006 78,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber has slight deteration

front registration plate has slight deteration

oil leak

vin plate found loose under bonnet

Pass 14 Jan 2006 78,797 miles

brake pedal rubber has slight deteration

front registration plate has slight deteration

oil leak

vin plate found loose under bonnet

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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R96 APU is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R96 APU, 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 R96 APU registered?

R96 APU is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R96 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 APU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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