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K497 URJ

1992 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,788 mi
Last recorded46,788 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,661 miles

Both rear brake drums are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 46,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both rear brake drums are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,618 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 46,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,605 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

accelerator pedal rubber missing

vehicle tested as presented in wet weather

Fail 12 May 2017 46,605 miles

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)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

accelerator pedal rubber missing

vehicle tested as presented in wet weather

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned o/s/f and both rears (4.1.D.1e)

o/s headlight aim at lower limit

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,702 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned o/s/f and both rears (4.1.D.1e)

o/s headlight aim at lower limit

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,551 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,166 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,127 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,809 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,547 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,914 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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K497 URJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K497 URJ, 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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K497 URJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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