Citroën ZX
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,360 cc
R85 DCSMOT history
R85 DCS is a silver petrol Citroën ZX first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2026
- Mileage
- 74,546 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R85 DCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- ZX
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
R85 DCS was last recorded at 74,546 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,156 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 390 miles
- Average per year
- 1,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,546 miles
- 2025 – 74,156 miles
- 2024 – 73,675 miles
- 2023 – 73,126 miles
- 2022 – 72,551 miles
- 2021 – 72,015 miles
- 2019 – 71,292 miles
- 2018 – 70,479 miles
- 2017 – 69,307 miles
- 2016 – 68,199 miles
- 2015 – 66,934 miles
- 2014 – 65,725 miles
- 2013 – 63,972 miles
- 2012 – 62,970 miles
- 2011 – 61,991 miles
- 2010 – 61,115 miles
- 2009 – 59,763 miles
- 2008 – 58,544 miles
- 2007 – 56,062 miles
- 2006 – 51,740 miles
- 2005 – 48,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail74,546 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail74,546 miles (+390)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,546 miles
- Test number
- 544975207681
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,156 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 74,156 miles
- Test number
- 224348435784
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail74,153 miles (+478)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,153 miles
- Test number
- 147686527385
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside vehicle
Pass73,675 miles (+549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,675 miles
- Test number
- 492102614009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,126 miles (+575)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 73,126 miles
- Test number
- 339864575604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,551 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 72,551 miles
- Test number
- 329594123196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,015 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,015 miles
- Test number
- 846422385460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion on floor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,015 miles (+723)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,015 miles
- Test number
- 235964424953
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion on floor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,292 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,292 miles
- Test number
- 349418004957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,292 miles (+813)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,292 miles
- Test number
- 145556424455
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,479 miles (+1,172)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,479 miles
- Test number
- 240622497057
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,307 miles (+1,108)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,307 miles
- Test number
- 722272981242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,199 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,199 miles
- Test number
- 973340230531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,934 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,934 miles
- Test number
- 876588505262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,725 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,725 miles
- Test number
- 366890214449
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,725 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,725 miles
- Test number
- 938070314274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail63,972 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,972 miles
- Test number
- 429710713233
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass63,972 miles (+1,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,972 miles
- Test number
- 965720913246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,970 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,970 miles
- Test number
- 399969602205
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail62,970 miles (+979)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,970 miles
- Test number
- 637119102297
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,991 miles (+876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,991 miles
- Test number
- 365307601487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,115 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,115 miles
- Test number
- 360279800229
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass61,115 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,115 miles
- Test number
- 390459300292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,763 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,763 miles
- Test number
- 514989709226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,544 miles (+2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,544 miles
- Test number
- 562960018298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,062 miles (+4,322)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 56,062 miles
- Test number
- 823867007252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,740 miles (+3,255)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,740 miles
- Test number
- 663519006297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 48,485 miles
- Test number
- 971520415235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R85 DCS
- Does R85 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R85 DCS expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R85 DCS?
- The MOT on R85 DCS expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R85 DCS done?
- R85 DCS was recorded at 74,546 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,250 miles a year.
- Has R85 DCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R85 DCS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on R85 DCS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R85 DCS find?
- R85 DCS failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box, and 12 more.
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