Citroen Zx
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 1,114 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
1,114
Best Year
1995 (79%)
Years Covered
7
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Citroen Zx by Year
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About the Citroen Zx
The Citroen Zx has been tested 1,114 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (1992 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 185 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN ZXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 93,123 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 91,660 miles.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Zx is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
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