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J599 MLR

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,726 mi
Last recorded112,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ599 MLR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,726 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front floor / chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 112,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front floor / chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 11,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,141 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

loose and broken wiring under osf wheelarch

nsf indicator defuser broken

osr lamp unit cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

loose and broken wiring under osf wheelarch

nsf indicator defuser broken

osr lamp unit cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,148 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside mirror cracked but not affect the rear view

offside front handlamp not in good working order but still no affect the beam image.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 102,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,995 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 98,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 94,397 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

cat rattling

Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,906 miles

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

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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J599 MLR is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J599 MLR, 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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J599 MLR is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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