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L117 OAU

1994 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,893 mi
Last recorded204,893 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Citroen Zx112,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 OAU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 204,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 204,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 204,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 204,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 203,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlights have small chips in glass.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 202,226 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 202,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight glasses damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2006 199,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both headlights reflectors deteriorated + glass damaged

front number pLATE DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jul 2006 199,462 miles

both headlights reflectors deteriorated + glass damaged

front number pLATE DAMAGED

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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L117 OAU is a 1994 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 112,688 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 L117 OAU, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L117 OAU registered?

L117 OAU is a 1994 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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