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J389 SWK

1992 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,903 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE FRONT (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

MINIMUM FOOT BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (50%)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,546 miles

ENGINE OMITTING SOME BLUE SMOKE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE/FADE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK - N/S INNER JOINT

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE BEAM REAR MOUNTINGS UNBONDED (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE OMITTING SOME BLUE SMOKE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE/FADE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK - N/S INNER JOINT

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,317 miles

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating

front wiper blade splitting

play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 102,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating

front wiper blade splitting

play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,065 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed & perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,924 miles

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to leak grease

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to leak grease

n/s/r outer position light not working

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,245 miles

o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot split

rear exhaust silencer box fouling spare wheel carrier

Fail 8 Sep 2011 98,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot split

rear exhaust silencer box fouling spare wheel carrier

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,017 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2009 92,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 87,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,557 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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J389 SWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 112,724 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J389 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J389 SWK registered?

J389 SWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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