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K161 CVX

1992 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,867 mi
Last recorded144,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 CVX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 144,867 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 142,810 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 142,800 miles

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

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

when suspension "hanging" o/s/f shockabsorber top mount rough but when lowered on turning plates no notchyness felt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 140,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 136,453 miles

Both front brake discs worn with deep "lips" on both edges

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2008 136,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs worn with deep "lips" on both edges

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2007 129,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 129,905 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn just legal

Pass 18 Jul 2006 122,392 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 122,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K161 CVX is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K161 CVX, 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 K161 CVX registered?

K161 CVX is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K161 CVX safe to buy?

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