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M269 SWB

1995 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,205 mi
Last recorded190,205 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM269 SWB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 190,205 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 190,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 187,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen has slight scratches

Fail 20 Sep 2011 187,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 14 Aug 2010 184,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has slight scratches

Fail 11 Aug 2010 184,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 3 Aug 2009 181,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 181,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 176,347 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 176,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 169,298 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 169,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 163,288 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 163,282 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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M269 SWB is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 122,458 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 M269 SWB, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M269 SWB registered?

M269 SWB is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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