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SF53 ZYL

2003 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,809 mi
Last recorded69,809 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ZYL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,044 miles

All suspension and brake components corroded front and rear both sides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And also noise slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded front and rear both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,299 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,299 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,210 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,077 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 29,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,890 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,882 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SF53 ZYL is a 2003 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF53 ZYL, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF53 ZYL is a 2003 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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