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J665 RLJ

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,245 mi
Last recorded183,245 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 RLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 183,245 miles

headlamp aism just within set limits, and just within set limits, osr brake may be just dragging very slightly, rearmost brake pipes rusting, osr iner wing and both rear chassis by bump stops rusting, some wear in nsf inner steering rack joint.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 183,210 miles

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

headlamp aism just within set limits, and just within set limits, osr brake may be just dragging very slightly, rearmost brake pipes rusting, osr iner wing and both rear chassis by bump stops rusting, some wear in nsf inner steering rack joint.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 175,808 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, area around rear bump stops rusting, rear brake pipes rusting, slight play in osf track rod end, nsf play in steering rack joint, nsf and nsr tyres well worn, outersills corroding, headlamp ,aims just acceptable.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 175,808 miles

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

exhaust very rusty in places, area around rear bump stops rusting, rear brake pipes rusting, slight play in osf track rod end, nsf play in steering rack joint, nsf and nsr tyres well worn, outersills corroding, headlamp ,aims just acceptable.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 169,042 miles

difficulty in checking innersillsdue to thick carpet, engine fairly oily,headlamp intensity just adequate, headlanp beam aim and images just meet limits, slight play in nsf steering joint and lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 169,042 miles

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

difficulty in checking innersillsdue to thick carpet, engine fairly oily,headlamp intensity just adequate, headlanp beam aim and images just meet limits, slight play in nsf steering joint and lower ball joint.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 161,609 miles

nsr inner wheel arch rusting, osr tyre perished, front no plate cracked, acceptable play in both inboard rack joints.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 161,609 miles

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

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

nsr inner wheel arch rusting, osr tyre perished, front no plate cracked, acceptable play in both inboard rack joints.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 155,003 miles

FRONT LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES WORN* SUSPECT NSF STRUTT TOP BEARING WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF VT20 ISSUE*

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS - JUST ACCEPTABLE* ELECTRIC WINDOWS NOT WORKING* FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN STICKERS* OIL LEAKS* UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXAMINE INNER SILLS DUE TO THICK CARPETS*

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS* NSF SEATBELT CLASP OPERATES ADEQUATELY BUT IS MISSING SHROUD* BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN* HEADLAMP PATTERNS ALITTLE INDISTINCT - AIMS OM LIMITS - JUST ACCEPTABLE* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED* UNDERBODY RUSTED*

Fail 16 Jan 2007 155,003 miles

FRONT LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES WORN* SUSPECT NSF STRUTT TOP BEARING WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF VT20 ISSUE*

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS - JUST ACCEPTABLE* ELECTRIC WINDOWS NOT WORKING* FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN STICKERS* OIL LEAKS* UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXAMINE INNER SILLS DUE TO THICK CARPETS*

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS* NSF SEATBELT CLASP OPERATES ADEQUATELY BUT IS MISSING SHROUD* BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN* HEADLAMP PATTERNS ALITTLE INDISTINCT - AIMS OM LIMITS - JUST ACCEPTABLE* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED* UNDERBODY RUSTED*

Pass 23 Jan 2006 142,887 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 142,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight noise from steering rack

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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J665 RLJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J665 RLJ, 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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J665 RLJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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