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K494 ODS

1992 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 ODS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2017 80,780 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,753 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,566 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 80,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,210 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from radiator

slight corrosion around both rear bumpstops

slight corrosion to both rear brake backplates

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,210 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from radiator

slight corrosion around both rear bumpstops

slight corrosion to both rear brake backplates

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,890 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 79,067 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 79,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front struts corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,492 miles

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

Raidiator leaking.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,864 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 74,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 71,535 miles

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

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

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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K494 ODS is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K494 ODS, 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 K494 ODS registered?

K494 ODS is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 December 1992.

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