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K383 SAD

1992 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,305 mi
Last recorded108,305 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 SAD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 108,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,289 miles

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

damage to n/s mirror unit/glass.

damage to windscreen in zone A smaller than 10mm.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot starting to weep grease around large securing clip.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear exhaust minor leak.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 100,289 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damage to n/s mirror unit/glass.

damage to windscreen in zone A smaller than 10mm.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot starting to weep grease around large securing clip.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear exhaust minor leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 96,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 91,750 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 91,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 87,261 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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K383 SAD is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 K383 SAD, 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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K383 SAD is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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