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H542 CHR

1991 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,904 mi
Last recorded102,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Zx99,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 CHR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 102,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyre treads starting to perish

c.v grease around offside front hub area

front number plate cracked

handbrake travil

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside washer partly blocked

slight bobbling on offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 101,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes sprayed /undersealed and floorpan

corrosion inner wings/engine bay outside 30cm

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes sprayed /undersealed and floorpan

corrosion inner wings/engine bay outside 30cm

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 100,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 98,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 98,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H542 CHR is a 1991 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 99,603 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 H542 CHR, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H542 CHR registered?

H542 CHR is a 1991 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H542 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H542 CHR 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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