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K255 XWK

1992 Citroen Zx

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak on engine

slight play lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 850,798 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake has alot of travel

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

both inner sills corroded

o/s bump stop missing

Fail 21 Mar 2009 85,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake has alot of travel

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

both inner sills corroded

o/s bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2008 83,853 miles

dampness on fuel tank

several leaks on engine

Fail 8 May 2008 83,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dampness on fuel tank

several leaks on engine

Pass 10 May 2007 82,348 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 82,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 77,722 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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K255 XWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K255 XWK, 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 K255 XWK registered?

K255 XWK is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 December 1992.

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