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J71 MCW

1992 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,694 mi
Last recorded230,694 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Citroen Xm115,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 MCW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2016 230,694 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f + n/s/f stabilisers dust covers split (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split + blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f + n/s/f chassis out riggers corroded + holed (2.4.A.3)

front parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/f + n/s/f handbrake no efforts no reading (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 211,477 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2015 211,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 196,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 184,416 miles

inside of nsf door corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 184,122 miles

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

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

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

inside of nsf door corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,545 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 157,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 152,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 145,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 140,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 132,460 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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J71 MCW is a 1992 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 115,821 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 J71 MCW, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J71 MCW registered?

J71 MCW is a 1992 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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