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J370 UJB

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

255,317 mi
Last recorded255,317 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 UJB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 255,317 miles

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

Oil leak

front no plate deteriorating

handbrake travel long

n/s/f chassis section corroding

no spare tyre

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 25 Apr 2009 255,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis section corroding

no spare tyre

slight bind o/s/f brake

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

Oil leak

front no plate deteriorating

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 May 2008 235,108 miles

Oil leak

footbrake travel long

front no plate cracked

front wiper blade weak

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp cracked and pattern weak

one of fuel tanksecuring bolts broken

slight play in both rear radiuas arm bearings

slight play in inner steering rack end ball joints

Fail 24 May 2008 235,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

1 sucuring bolt broken from fuel tank

Oil leak

footbrake travel long

front no plate cracked

front wiper blade weak

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp cracked and pattern weak

slight play in both rear radiuas arm bearings

slight play in inner steering rack end ball joints

Pass 8 Jun 2007 215,021 miles

headlamp aims on limits

headlamp glasses poor

Fail 4 Jun 2007 215,021 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cambelt last changed?

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper poor

handbrake lever operation harsh

nearside headlamp lense cracked

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside front tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

rear shock absorbers damp

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight wear in steering colum lower unniversal joint

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

wear in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 199,186 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 199,186 miles

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

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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J370 UJB is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J370 UJB, 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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J370 UJB is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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