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J870 FGO

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 FGO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken

front silencer in poor condition and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken

front silencer in poor condition and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,838 miles

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wiper in poor condition

nearside parking brake cable outer split

offside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

various body defects

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wiper in poor condition

nearside parking brake cable outer split

offside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

various body defects

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,854 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack/perish [both sides ]

minor leak of exhaust gasses from exhaust centre pipe clamp

n/s/r handbrake cable outer cover split/rusted

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

various corroded brake pipes

wiper poor

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,854 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

various corroded brake pipes

wiper poor

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack/perish [both sides ]

minor leak of exhaust gasses from exhaust centre pipe clamp

n/s/r handbrake cable outer cover split/rusted

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,068 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,715 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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J870 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J870 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 J870 FGO registered?

J870 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J870 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J870 FGO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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