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J18 WJG

1997 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 WJG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 93,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 93,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 88,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,453 miles

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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J18 WJG is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J18 WJG, 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 J18 WJG registered?

J18 WJG is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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