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J144 DYD

1992 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,617 mi
Last recorded149,617 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 DYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 149,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,315 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2011 131,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,293 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 131,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 126,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 126,957 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 120,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 112,170 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 112,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front anti roll bar links perrishing

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 104,733 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 104,733 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges †

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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J144 DYD is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J144 DYD, 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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J144 DYD is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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