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K509 VPJ

1992 Citroen Zx

Brown Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 162,302 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 162,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 153,299 miles

engine oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outter wall

Fail 23 Apr 2007 153,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

long hand brake travel

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 22 May 2006 145,683 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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K509 VPJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Brown with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K509 VPJ, 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 K509 VPJ registered?

K509 VPJ is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K509 VPJ safe to buy?

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