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L261 XDE

1994 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Citroen Xm115,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 XDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,844 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 121,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 120,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 118,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 116,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,465 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 110,465 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 100,904 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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L261 XDE is a 1994 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,681 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 L261 XDE, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L261 XDE registered?

L261 XDE is a 1994 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L261 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 XDE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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