Citroen ZX MOT Results

Registered in 1997
53.6% pass rate
from 151 tests in 2021
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.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.66% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.66% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.66% fail on Pedal
      • 0.66% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.66% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.66% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Springs
      • 0.66% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.66% fail on Coil spring
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission
      • 0.66% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.66% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Body
      • 0.66% fail on Other body component
    • 0.66% fail on Seats
      • 0.66% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Size/type (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Requirements (21 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition

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