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M285 UKJ

1994 Citroen Xm

Gold Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Citroen Xm115,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 UKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,133 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sign of perishing suspension bushes sign of corrossion front sub frame

Fail 17 Jan 2008 132,126 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sign of perishing suspension bushes sign of corrossion front sub frame

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 122,648 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 118,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 118,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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M285 UKJ is a 1994 Citroen Xm in Gold with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M285 UKJ, 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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What year was M285 UKJ registered?

M285 UKJ is a 1994 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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