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R208 PAJ

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 PAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,219 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear and centre exhaust are rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 98,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,810 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 77,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R208 PAJ is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R208 PAJ, 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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What year was R208 PAJ registered?

R208 PAJ is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R208 PAJ safe to buy?

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