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M142 SJO

1994 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

203,873 mi
Last recorded203,873 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Citroen Xm115,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 203,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 203,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 194,994 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 194,989 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 187,542 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 187,539 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 178,942 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 178,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 167,001 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 166,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 166,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

coolant level low light on

play felt both sides of rear suspension

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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M142 SJO is a 1994 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 M142 SJO, 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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M142 SJO is a 1994 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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