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L413 GRX

1993 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,266 mi
Last recorded145,266 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xm118,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL413 GRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 144,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 143,809 miles

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

main brake pipes and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,149 miles

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Main brake pipes / suspension pipes slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 142,701 miles

Nearside Front supension link dust cover slightly damage

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

main brake pipe / supension pipes corroding slightly

slight oil leak from rear supension

Fail 22 Dec 2021 142,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on suspension (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorating slightly affecting beam image

main brake pipes/suspension pipes corroding slightly

slight oil leak from rear suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top off screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 142,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top off screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,619 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake lights dim

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake lights dim

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut but not not showing cords/ply

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,738 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,291 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 79,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,757 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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L413 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L413 GRX, 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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L413 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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