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J87 MRL

1997 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Zx94,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 MRL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2007 126,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 126,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 118,183 miles

o/s/r handbrake rather low reading

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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J87 MRL is a 1997 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,691 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 J87 MRL, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J87 MRL registered?

J87 MRL is a 1997 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is J87 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J87 MRL shows 3 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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