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N266 RAC

1995 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,153 mi
Last recorded156,153 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 156,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front floors by jacking points weak

moisture at rear suspesion unit nearside

Fail 30 Oct 2018 156,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear sill area's

moisture at nearside rear suspension unit

offside headlamp is deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Nearside Rear moisture around hydro pneumatic suspension sphere

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lower rear gearbox mount deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sill areas damaged and heavily corroded

oil leak engine area

spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Pass 15 Oct 2016 150,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill area's heavily corroding (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion nearside inner sill area's heavily corroding (6.1.B.2)

engine / emissions warning light is on

oil leak from engine area's

Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 148,356 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 145,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 143,626 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,626 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside parking brake lower effort than nearside

repair to exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2011 133,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 137,746 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 133,725 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 129,434 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 122,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 122,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 98,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED AT OFFSIDE FRONT CORROSION LIGHT

Pass 18 Oct 2005 85,730 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 85,730 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N266 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N266 RAC, 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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N266 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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