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N453 RAC

1995 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,034 mi
Last recorded160,034 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 159,851 miles

left hand tell tail for indicator not working on instrument cluster

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 159,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

left hand tell tail for indicator not working on instrument cluster

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 159,177 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,191 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 158,189 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 156,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are getting thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 156,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corrded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corrded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are getting thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,281 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front nearside and offside minor sill damage

Rear wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both rear inner sill weak/poor

both rear tyre inner edges worn/scrubbed

o/s/f side light lense cracked

surface corrosion some brake pipes and suspension pipes

suspension units under vehicle are damp

Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,079 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both rear inner sill weak/poor

both rear tyre inner edges worn/scrubbed

o/s/f side light lense cracked

surface corrosion some brake pipes and suspension pipes

suspension units under vehicle are damp

Pass 22 May 2014 151,460 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear inner sills (outside of the car) rusted

Slight play in the nearside track rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 151,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear inner sills (outside of the car) rusted

Slight play in the nearside track rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 150,113 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust poor and slight blow

steering rack damp

steering rack slight play

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2013 150,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust poor and slight blow

steering rack damp

steering rack slight play

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2012 147,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight has a poor pattern

Fail 22 May 2012 147,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight has a poor pattern

Pass 26 May 2011 142,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fluid leak

Fail 25 May 2011 142,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fluid leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 136,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 136,019 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s headlight broken

Fail 8 Jan 2008 136,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s headlight broken

Fail 6 Dec 2006 127,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2006 127,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2005 119,090 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 119,090 miles

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

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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N453 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N453 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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N453 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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