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J659 YHL

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,177 mi
Last recorded228,177 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 228,177 miles

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

dent in off side wing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 228,177 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

dent in off side wing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 224,199 miles

near side door mirror missing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 224,199 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side door mirror missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 212,959 miles

front disc corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 212,959 miles

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

front disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 203,836 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 203,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres split 165 70 13 t

chip in screen

front disc corrded on inner

Pass 29 Nov 2005 196,967 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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J659 YHL is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J659 YHL, 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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J659 YHL is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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