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L251 GTM

1993 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

201,986 mi
Last recorded201,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xm118,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 GTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 201,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 184,003 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 184,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four tyres worn, replacement may soon be needed

n/s/f anti-roll bar worn

nearside front Brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f floor / sill lip and inner sill corroded

suspention components corroded

suspention components damp

Pass 4 Mar 2009 174,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from rear of engine

Rear suspension leveling valve has slight misting of fluid

Unable to asses offside front brake hose due to grease from cv joint

Fail 25 Feb 2009 174,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from rear of engine

Rear leveling valve has slight misting of oil

Unable to fully asses condition of offside front brake hose due to grease from cv joint gaiter

Fail 20 Feb 2009 174,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from rear of engine

Rear leveling valve has slight misting of oil

Unable to fully asses condition of offside front brake hose due to grease from cv joint gaiter

Fail 1 Feb 2008 170,457 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 154,912 miles

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

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

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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L251 GTM is a 1993 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,870 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 L251 GTM, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L251 GTM registered?

L251 GTM is a 1993 Citroen Xm, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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