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J799 JAM

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 JAM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steel wheel fitted to nsr

Fail 8 Nov 2010 93,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steel wheel fitted to nsr

Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,951 miles

Advise damage to NSF outter sill

Advise excessive corrosion to OSF outter sill but is not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Advise damage to NSF outter sill

Advise excessive corrosion to OSF outter sill but is not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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 9 Dec 2008 79,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 78,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,019 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 76,019 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,330 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 73,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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J799 JAM 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 J799 JAM, 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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J799 JAM is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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