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J978 PDG

1992 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

130,236 mi
Last recorded130,236 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 PDG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 130,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank damp

Fail 4 Sep 2009 130,236 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank damp

nearside front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 1 Sep 2009 130,198 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank damp

nearside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2008 121,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 116,981 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 116,981 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front brake binding. n/s rear foot and handbrake poor effort

Pass 12 Jun 2006 112,654 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Leak †O/S front track rod end †Front number plate

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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J978 PDG is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J978 PDG, 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 J978 PDG registered?

J978 PDG is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 July 1992.

Is J978 PDG safe to buy?

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