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K166 EVX

1992 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,767 mi
Last recorded175,767 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 175,767 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r shocher bottom bush deteriorated

vehicle corroded in many areas

Pass 31 Jan 2012 173,676 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front chassis very rusty and weak

n/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition

n/s/f suspension touches the swivel when jacked up

n/s/r inner sidelight bright

o/s/f cv boot very perished

wiper poor

Fail 26 Jan 2012 173,676 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front chassis very rusty and weak

n/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition

n/s/f suspension touches the swivel when jacked up

n/s/r inner sidelight bright

o/s/f cv boot very perished

wiper poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 170,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split at edge

front brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2011 170,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split at edge

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2009 168,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 165,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 165,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 156,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 156,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 145,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 145,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 136,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 136,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K166 EVX is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K166 EVX, 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 K166 EVX registered?

K166 EVX is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 August 1992.

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