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J361 FES

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 196,270 miles

rear brakes require adjustment

under vehicle very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2006 196,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wings very rusty

brake vaccum pump belt perished

slight wear in n/s tie rod

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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J361 FES is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J361 FES, 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 J361 FES registered?

J361 FES is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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