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H26 YAP

1990 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,562 mi
Last recorded159,562 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen Xm106,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 YAP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 159,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2016 159,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of vehicle (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper motor/operation too slow (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear (2.4.G.2)

front washers need adjusting

pipe rubbing on pump pulley centre rear of engine

waterpump leaking ???

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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H26 YAP is a 1990 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H26 YAP, 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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H26 YAP is a 1990 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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