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K257 WDB

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,903 mi
Last recorded142,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 WDB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 142,903 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 142,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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

both sides top strut mountings rusty

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Fail 30 May 2008 142,857 miles

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

Oil leak

both front top strunt mountings slightly corroded

n/s front inner ra ck joint slight play

n/s rear wheel slightly bukeled

o/s front tyre low on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 May 2008 142,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

both front top strunt mountings slightly corroded

n/s front inner ra ck joint slight play

n/s rear wheel slightly bukeled

o/s front tyre low on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 134,051 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2007 134,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2006 123,110 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2006 123,043 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2006 122,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

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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K257 WDB is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K257 WDB, 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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K257 WDB is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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