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J416 SWK

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 172,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 165,885 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2007 165,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 161,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 161,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J416 SWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J416 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 J416 SWK registered?

J416 SWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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