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J979 NKE

1992 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 NKE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 148,106 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 147,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 147,439 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 137,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 130,309 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 130,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 123,258 miles

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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J979 NKE is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J979 NKE, 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 J979 NKE registered?

J979 NKE is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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