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K971 SKE

1992 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 SKE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,532 miles

Corrosion to OSR inner wheel arch

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 120,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to OSR inner wheel arch

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,381 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 115,637 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 115,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 111,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,399 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 105,398 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,921 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 97,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 90,257 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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K971 SKE is a 1992 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K971 SKE, 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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K971 SKE is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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