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K494 OOY

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 OOY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 159,076 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTISLIP DETERIORATED.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S/F OUTRIGGER/FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA.

N/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN,N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE,ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP.

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH <4607>

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

O/S/F SUNVISOR MISSING.

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

SILLS AND N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 159,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTISLIP DETERIORATED.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S/F OUTRIGGER/FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA.

N/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN,N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE,ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP.

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH <4607>

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

O/S/F SUNVISOR MISSING.

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

SILLS AND N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,217 miles

aims just passable

evidence of fuel leak on tank.cleaned off shaken and no leak found

Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,356 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CRACKED,AND RUSTY, NOT AFFECTING BRAKES AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 139,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CRACKED,AND RUSTY, NOT AFFECTING BRAKES AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 129,841 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CRACKS IN FRONT BRAKE FLEXYS.

FRONT BRAKES BINDING.

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

SIGNS OF FUEL TANK LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Fail 3 Oct 2008 129,841 miles

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CRACKS IN FRONT BRAKE FLEXYS.

FRONT BRAKES BINDING.

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

SIGNS OF FUEL TANK LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 25 Sep 2007 116,628 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2006 114,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 112,596 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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K494 OOY is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

K494 OOY is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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