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J159 STM

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 STM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,475 miles

handbrake and foot brake travel long. front number plate cracked. smoke from exhaust.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 66,424 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake and foot brake travel long. front number plate cracked. smoke from exhaust.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,998 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 62,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. FRONT N/S INDICATOR DAMAGE.

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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J159 STM is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J159 STM, 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 J159 STM registered?

J159 STM is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J159 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 STM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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