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G495 VYP

1990 Citroen Xm

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Xm106,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,406 miles

Offside CV boot, slight seepage of grease

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 146,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing steering ram gator (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres minor cracking

coolant leak

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 145,875 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 142,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 138,529 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 135,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 124,548 miles

NB date of first use on database incorrect

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 124,548 miles

NB date of first use on database incorrect

Pass 7 Mar 2008 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine overheating,fan did not "cut in"

vehicle has first use date incorrect on system. m odel type and registration plate indicate 1989/90.the DVLA have 01/07/1971

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 98,110 miles

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

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

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

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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G495 VYP is a 1990 Citroen Xm in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G495 VYP, 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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G495 VYP is a 1990 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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