MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN ZXs year 1998

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Pass percent:49.04%

(The average a petrol CITROEN ZX year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:3,028 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	287
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	210
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	173
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	160
Registration plate lamp issues	148
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	135
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	134
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	97
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	84
Rear brake binding	79
Registration plate issues	76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	71
Brake pipe excessively corroded	68
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	51
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	50
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	43
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	43
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	38
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	38
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	30
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	27
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	287
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	210
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	173
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	160
Registration plate lamp issues	148
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	135
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	134
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	97
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	84
Rear brake binding	79
Registration plate issues	76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	71
Brake pipe excessively corroded	68
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	51
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	50
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	43
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	43
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	38
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	38
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	30
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	27
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN ZXs year 1998

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