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J498 GWV

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 May 2007 144,220 miles

engine oil leaks

both front brake hoses starting to crack not to cords

both front wheels tight to turn brakes sticking on discs

front brake discs rusty and wearing

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/plate cracked

handbrake travel

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

stone chip on o/s/f headlight glass

tyre wear on o/s/f outer edge poss tracking out

Pass 17 Feb 2006 135,376 miles

advise rear brakes to be inspected hand brake and foot brake out of balance. †

front brake pads getting low and discs corroded on edges. †

front no plate in poor condition.

hand brake cable casing splitting. †

off side front cv gaiter perishing. †

stone chip in windscreen. †

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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J498 GWV 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 100%.

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 J498 GWV, 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 J498 GWV registered?

J498 GWV is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J498 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J498 GWV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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