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G284 UMW

2001 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 129,736 miles

brake cable deteriorated

exhaust leak at manifold area

headlights dim

n/s bottom ball joint dust cover split

rear exhaust corroded and holed

slight suspension fluid leak

temp repair to n/s mirror

Fail 8 May 2012 129,736 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake cable deteriorated

exhaust leak at manifold area

headlights dim

n/s bottom ball joint dust cover split

rear exhaust corroded and holed

slight suspension fluid leak

temp repair to n/s mirror

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 122,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,005 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

cylinderr head gasket leaking oil

exhaust manifold leaking

n/s/f headlight dim

oil leaking from suspension fluid control valve

Fail 7 Apr 2010 115,005 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

cylinderr head gasket leaking oil

exhaust manifold leaking

n/s/f headlight dim

o/s/f suspension damper leaking causing oil to contaminate brake assembly

oil leaking from suspension fluid control valve

steering rack ram bush failed ,in urgent need of replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

only just visable beam pattern on headlamp

Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,724 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

only just visable beam pattern on headlamp

Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,229 miles

only just visable beampattern on head lamps

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 19 Nov 2007 95,226 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

only just visable beam pattern on head lamps

Pass 20 Nov 2006 79,263 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 78,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,546 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2005 61,531 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play detected in nearside of steering rack not considered excessive

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?

Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
4,204
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
4,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,197
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 896
parking brake recording little or no effort 819
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 772
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G284 UMW is a 2001 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Citroen Xm fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G284 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xm typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G284 UMW is a 2001 Citroen Xm, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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