1997 Citroen ZX MOT Results

Citroen ZX, registered in 1997

45.0% pass rate

from 4,498 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen ZX is unusually good or bad.

31% fail on Lighting and signalling (11% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Headlamps (90% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.7% fail on Headlamp (95% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.022% fail on Switch
- 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Position lamps
  - 6.5% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.31% fail on Rear lamps (57% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.022% fail on Switch
- 6.7% fail on Registration plate (15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Fog lamp (34% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Fog lamp (42% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Tell tale (83% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (31% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.91% fail on Individual lamps (46% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (47% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Horn
- 0.089% fail on Hazard warning (71% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Lamp
  - 0.022% fail on Switch
  - 0.022% fail on Tell tale
27% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 18% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 11% fail on Rear wheels (75% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Front wheels (61% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Brake operation
- 10% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 9.6% fail on Components
    - 3.8% fail on Hoses (34% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.5% fail on Valves (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Pipes (47% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.62% fail on Leaks (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Operation
- 3.2% fail on Parking brake (57% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Fitment
- 2.8% fail on Hub components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.80% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.18% fail on Wheel cylinder (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.044% fail on Brake drums
- 0.80% fail on Service brake control components (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Anti-slip (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.78% fail on Mechanical components (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Cable (83% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Rod (67 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Lever
- 0.64% fail on Restricted movement (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.044% fail on Components
    - 0.022% fail on Pipes
    - 0.022% fail on Hoses
  - 0.044% fail on Leaks (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.044% fail on ABS (95% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.022% fail on Locking devices
- 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
17% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Linkage (96% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.022% fail on Condition
  - 0.022% fail on Attachment
- 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.0% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.089% fail on Attachment
  - 0.044% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Front drive shafts (58% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Constant velocity joints (57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Component mounting (72% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Subframe mounting (42% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Spring mounting
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings (30% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Rear (36% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Front
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Condition (73% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Condition (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Location
- 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.33% fail on Condition
- 0.33% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.20% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.11% fail on Attachment
  - 0.022% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.27% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.044% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.089% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.044% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.11% fail on General condition (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Axles
  - 0.044% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.022% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.022% fail on Swivel joints / housing
  - 0.022% fail on Clearance
- 0.089% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.089% fail on Condition
- 0.044% fail on Trailing arms (92% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Condition
  - 0.022% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.022% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.022% fail on Operation
- 0.022% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.022% fail on Attachment
- 0.022% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.022% fail on Pins / bushes
14% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 7.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
  - 6.4% fail on Catalyst
  - 0.022% fail on Non catalyst
- 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Turbo (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Non turbo (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Fuel system (37% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on System
  - 0.11% fail on Cap (75% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Pipe
  - 0.022% fail on Tank
12% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 5.7% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Mirrors (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
11% fail on Tyres
- 6.9% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Size / type (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Valve stem
8.7% fail on Steering (67% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Steering system (86% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Free play
    - 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.067% fail on Steering damper
  - 0.067% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.044% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.022% fail on Lock stop
  - 0.022% fail on Other components
    - 0.022% fail on Steering component
- 0.38% fail on Power steering
  - 0.089% fail on Operation
  - 0.089% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.089% fail on Pump
  - 0.067% fail on Drive system
  - 0.044% fail on Rams
  - 0.022% fail on Other components
- 0.36% fail on Steering operation (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering control
  - 0.11% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.11% fail on Universal joint
  - 0.022% fail on Steering column
- 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
2.6% fail on Body and structure (43% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Body condition (59% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Doors
  - 0.27% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.20% fail on Drivers
  - 0.18% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Vehicle structure (58% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Chassis (58% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Seats
  - 0.22% fail on Drivers
- 0.22% fail on Spare wheel (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Body security
- 0.067% fail on Load security
  - 0.067% fail on Bootlid
2.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.5% fail on Registration plate
1.9% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Requirements
- 0.067% fail on Attachment
0.31% fail on Road wheels
- 0.22% fail on Condition
- 0.067% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Hubs
0.067% fail on Towbars
- 0.044% fail on Towbar
- 0.022% fail on Vehicle structure

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