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J827 GHU

1992 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,524 mi
Last recorded133,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

vin plate insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2011 133,524 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

vin plate insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 132,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,101 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 130,925 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 130,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 129,745 miles

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

rattle from near side front possibly c/v joint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 129,745 miles

rattle from near side front possibly c/v joint

Pass 1 May 2007 128,062 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 128,062 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine starting to emit smoke

Pass 18 Apr 2006 127,050 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 127,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long handbrake travel

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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J827 GHU is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 J827 GHU, 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 J827 GHU registered?

J827 GHU is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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