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J966 VPY

1992 Citroen Zx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 90,618 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 90,609 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

difficult to check brake pipes due to excess under-sealing

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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J966 VPY is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J966 VPY, 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 J966 VPY registered?

J966 VPY is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J966 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J966 VPY shows 6 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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