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J35 SVM

1992 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Zx112,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 SVM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 141,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 141,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 122,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,022 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 98,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 97,573 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 96,888 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,105 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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J35 SVM is a 1992 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J35 SVM, 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 J35 SVM registered?

J35 SVM is a 1992 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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