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G340 BRL

1990 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen Xm106,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 BRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,143 miles

Exhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,192 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,978 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,978 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 71,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 70,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 64,425 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,399 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,122 miles

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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G340 BRL is a 1990 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G340 BRL, 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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G340 BRL is a 1990 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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