Citroen ZX MOT Results

Registered in 1996
50.9% pass rate
from 116 tests in 2021
(42% worse than other 1996 cars)
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen ZX is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (94% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 7.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.86% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Hand lever (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Pedal
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.86% fail on Lever
    • 0.86% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.86% fail on Valves
    • 0.86% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Axle
      • 0.86% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.86% fail on Springs
      • 0.86% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.86% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.86% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.86% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.86% fail on Body
      • 0.86% fail on Panel
    • 0.86% fail on Doors
      • 0.86% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.86% fail on Door condition
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.86% fail on Wipers
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.86% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.86% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.86% fail on Power steering
      • 0.86% fail on Operation
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plates

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