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K878 EYT

1992 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 EYT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 138,546 miles

nearside rear side/wheel arch missing

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

rear exhaust rubber starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2011 138,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear side/wheel arch missing

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

rear exhaust rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,385 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Oct 2010 131,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front driveshaft [r[clip missing

offside front brake disc inner face starting to corrode

offside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2009 122,245 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 122,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Sep 2006 120,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 119,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 116,307 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

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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K878 EYT is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K878 EYT, 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 K878 EYT registered?

K878 EYT is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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