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L404 OEW

1993 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,691 mi
Last recorded224,691 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xm118,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 224,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 222,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 222,450 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 207,563 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 207,563 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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L404 OEW is a 1993 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L404 OEW, 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 L404 OEW registered?

L404 OEW is a 1993 Citroen Xm, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L404 OEW safe to buy?

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