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L42 CHG

1993 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,356 mi
Last recorded215,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xm118,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 CHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2007 215,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side inner c/v boot insecure

slight interaction to rear lights

Pass 7 Aug 2006 204,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 188,770 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight split on o/s wiper blade †emissions close to fail limit

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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L42 CHG is a 1993 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L42 CHG, 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 L42 CHG registered?

L42 CHG is a 1993 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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