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J448 MCV

1992 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

294,347 mi
Last recorded294,347 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 MCV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 294,347 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside mirrors damaged

offside rear brake binding

offside rear suspension unusualy stiff

sticker nearside of windscreen (drivers side)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 288,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 288,521 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 275,183 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 275,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2007 268,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 268,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J448 MCV is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J448 MCV, 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 J448 MCV registered?

J448 MCV is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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