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L353 NVC

1993 Citroen Xm

Grey Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xm118,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,793 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,361 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions only just met

Fail 12 Feb 2010 114,361 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions only just met

Pass 18 Dec 2008 112,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

emission level just met

eng man light on

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,967 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 102,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 98,042 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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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L353 NVC is a 1993 Citroen Xm in Grey with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L353 NVC, 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 L353 NVC registered?

L353 NVC is a 1993 Citroen Xm, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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