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N438 RAC

1995 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2011 101,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 20 Dec 2010 106,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,176 miles

slight leak from centre rear sphere

vibration under vehicle on accleration

Fail 17 Jan 2009 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edgew

offside and nearside rear inner sills going rusty

spare wheel carrier going rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2009 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edgew

offside and nearside rear inner sills going rusty

spare wheel carrier going rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2008 98,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

manuel suspention ride hight seized

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2007 93,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 93,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,456 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,421 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 81,244 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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N438 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N438 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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N438 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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