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M281 RCF

1995 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,448 mi
Last recorded110,448 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,448 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 110,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,288 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,088 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 79,826 miles

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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M281 RCF is a 1995 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M281 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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What year was M281 RCF registered?

M281 RCF is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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