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G311 BLY

1990 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Xm106,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 BLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,395 miles

Excess parking brake lever travel

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

Steering damper bushes worn

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 89,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Excess parking brake lever travel

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering damper bushes worn

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,270 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,926 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Signs that fuel had been leaking from fuel tank

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Signs that fuel had been leaking from fuel tank

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 85,556 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,621 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 82,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,344 miles

Nearside and offside power steering gaiters wet with fluid

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2006 79,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

near and offside front power steering gaiters wet with fluid

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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G311 BLY is a 1990 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,252 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 Xm fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G311 BLY, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G311 BLY is a 1990 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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