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J490 NBD

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,210 mi
Last recorded63,210 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 NBD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsr tyre perishing

oil light on

tickover low

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsr tyre perishing

oil light on

tickover low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre side walls cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 57,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut & scuffed

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,131 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside none obligatory mirror missing not a failure at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,317 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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J490 NBD is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J490 NBD, 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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J490 NBD is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J490 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 NBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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