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J136 NLE

1992 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

90,938 mi
Last recorded90,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 NLE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery terminal loose

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,816 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion at front subframe

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,788 miles

rear seat belts not tested,front number plate slight damage,slight binding on o/s front brake

Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat belts not tested,front number plate slight damage,slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 83,702 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrision on rear brake pipes,front n/plate water mark,corision on rear brake hose furrels.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,682 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,682 miles

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

O/S AND N/S CHASSIE LEGS AT FRONT SOFT

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORRISION,N/S D/SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT CRACKING,BRAKE HOSE FURRELS HAVE SOME CORRISION ALL ROUND.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 83,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

smome corrision on rear brake flexi hoses and rear brake pipes at cylinders

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,075 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J136 NLE is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 112,724 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 J136 NLE, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J136 NLE registered?

J136 NLE is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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