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J897 OTA

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,853 mi
Last recorded177,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2006 177,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

both front brakes binding slightly

brake servo hose unclipped

no.plare light slightly dim

os mirror slightly loose

Pass 22 Sep 2005 171,740 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

hand brake cable damaged slightly

ns front brake binding slightly

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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J897 OTA is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J897 OTA, 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 J897 OTA registered?

J897 OTA is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J897 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 OTA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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