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M290 YMA

1995 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,632 mi
Last recorded111,632 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 YMA
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,632 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,492 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,921 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 82,571 miles

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

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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M290 YMA is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M290 YMA, 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 M290 YMA registered?

M290 YMA is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M290 YMA safe to buy?

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