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M279 RCF

1995 Citroen Xm

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension component damp

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack up in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack up in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2010 102,573 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension unit slightly weaping fluid

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension unit slightly weaping fluid

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,084 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,987 miles

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 91,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M279 RCF is a 1995 Citroen Xm in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M279 RCF, 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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M279 RCF is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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