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J857 FGO

1992 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 FGO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 112,930 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

park brake long travel

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2006 112,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

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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J857 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J857 FGO, 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 J857 FGO registered?

J857 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 June 1992.

Is J857 FGO safe to buy?

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