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K897 CJB

1992 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 CJB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,795 miles

N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS INSECURE

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F SUSPENSON STRUT POORLY FITTED BUT SECURE AND OPPERATES OK

THE CAR IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

THE FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

THE N//S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS ARE WORN

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FOULS THE BODY OF THE CAR BUT STILL OPERATES OK ADVICED BY H MARSH TO PASS AND ADVICE

THE REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS INSECURE

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

THE CAR IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

THE FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

THE N//S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS ARE WORN

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FOULS THE BODY OF THE CAR BUT STILL OPERATES OK ADVICED BY H MARSH TO PASS AND ADVICE

THE REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,777 miles

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

n/s/r brake not quite as good as o/s/r

Fail 19 Aug 2006 37,664 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

tyre walls perrishing on n/s front o/s front and o/s rear

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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K897 CJB is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K897 CJB, 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 K897 CJB registered?

K897 CJB is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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