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J12 BFR

1997 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BFR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 117,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise number plates in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2007 94,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front and rear no.plates in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,944 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly discoloured

front brake pad slides not lubricated

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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J12 BFR is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 J12 BFR, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J12 BFR registered?

J12 BFR is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is J12 BFR safe to buy?

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