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J505 KTP

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 KTP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 160,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant leak from rad

n/s/r tyre badly perished on inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 160,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant leak from rad

n/s/r tyre badly perished on inner wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 159,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 159,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 157,056 miles

N/S rear inner side light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2010 157,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S rear inner side light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 153,696 miles

Corrosion in O/S front inner wing outside prescribed area

N/S rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 31 Mar 2009 153,676 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion in O/S front inner wing outside prescribed area

N/S rear inner sidelight not working

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 149,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 149,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 146,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 141,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 141,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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J505 KTP is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J505 KTP, 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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J505 KTP is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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