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J480 RNE

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,285 mi
Last recorded38,285 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 RNE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 38,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 37,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,391 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,814 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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J480 RNE is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J480 RNE, 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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J480 RNE is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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