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J596 LRL

1992 Citroen Zx

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,300 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

n/s t.rod end dust cover split

n/s/f tyre cracking on wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

n/s/f tyre cracking on wall

light corrosion to rear chassis

n/s t.rod end dust cover split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,184 miles

handbrake travel but not to stop

n/s/f tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 137,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel but not to stop

n/s/f tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 136,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 135,770 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 135,759 miles

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

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

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

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2008 134,818 miles

cracking to o/s rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2008 134,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cracking to o/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 134,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 133,041 miles

cracking to rear tyres

handbrake travel but not to stop

Fail 3 Jul 2007 133,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyres

handbrake travel but not to stop

Pass 29 Jun 2006 131,375 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall deterioating

Fail 29 Jun 2006 131,375 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f wall of tyre deterorated

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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J596 LRL is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 J596 LRL, 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 J596 LRL registered?

J596 LRL is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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