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K181 MTJ

1992 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,548 mi
Last recorded128,548 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 MTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

although not considered excessive recom repair o/s front chassis/subframe mount perscribed area corrosion

corrosion at o/s fromt strut top mount ( behind wheel ) and front wishbone rear mount/chassis percsribed areas

exhaust - slight smoke/vapour

front and rear wiper blades splitting

recom replacement n/s front wishbone rear mount

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

although not considered excessive recom repair o/s front chassis/subframe mount perscribed area corrosion

corrosion at o/s fromt strut top mount ( behind wheel ) and front wishbone rear mount/chassis percsribed areas

exhaust - slight smoke/vapour

front and rear wiper blades splitting

n/s rear inner sidelamp inoperative

recom replacement n/s front wishbone rear mount

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2009 123,347 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow at centre box

front brake pad warning wires broken

irregular wear at both rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper blade deteriorating

slight exhaust smoke/steam

slight wheel bearing noise n/s rear

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2009 123,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow at centre box

front brake pad warning wires broken

handbrake travel high

imbalance at front brakes

irregular wear at both rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper blade deteriorating

slight exhaust smoke/steam

slight wheel bearing noise n/s rear

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion at front sub frame rear mount

Fail 18 Nov 2008 116,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion at front sub frame rear mount

front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 108,564 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal modified - no anti slip

corrosion at front subframe o/s rear mount

o/s screen wash inoperative

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2007 108,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal modified - no anti slip

corrosion at front subframe o/s rear mount

o/s screen wash inoperative

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,905 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning wires broken

clutch and brake antislips worn

Fail 5 Dec 2006 98,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal antislips worn

brake pad warning wires broken

cracks at n/s rear tyre

excess corrosion o/s front inner wing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,614 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad in poor condition

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable insecure

handbrake travel

rear tailgate wiper split and torn

Fail 11 Aug 2006 95,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad in poor condition

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable insecure

handbrake travel

rear tailgate wiper split and torn

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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K181 MTJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K181 MTJ, 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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K181 MTJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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