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K544 KGW

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,281 mi
Last recorded180,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK544 KGW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 180,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rails are rusty

front number plate is cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2010 180,003 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rails are rusty

front number plate is cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 165,346 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

fuil cap damage

n/s/f indicator cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 164,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

fuil cap damage

n/s/f indicator cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 145,464 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f indicator cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2008 144,699 miles

Front Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 129,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

wiper blade worn but clears screen at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 114,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 104,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 10,411 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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K544 KGW is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K544 KGW, 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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K544 KGW is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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