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J870 OTT

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,856 mi
Last recorded176,856 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 OTT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 176,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 172,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 166,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 166,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 2 May 2007 161,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 161,144 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 19 Apr 2006 153,367 miles

knock on front unable to locate

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 OTT is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

J870 OTT is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J870 OTT safe to buy?

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