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J889 HWS

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,472 mi
Last recorded156,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,472 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 156,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 149,138 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 149,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 144,138 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 144,138 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 140,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 140,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 131,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 126,247 miles

n/s front brake slow to release

Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,823 miles

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

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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J889 HWS is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 J889 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J889 HWS registered?

J889 HWS is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J889 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J889 HWS 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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