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R126 KPB

1998 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KPB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2007 115,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

center rear brake light not working

oil on 2 suspension pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2006 109,534 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

nearside front suspension top mount corroding.

offside front suspension top mount heavily corroded, suggest replacement as soon as possible.

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

radiator leaking.

slight leaqk at offside front suspension hose.

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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R126 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 104,253 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 R126 KPB, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R126 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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