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R251 WYC

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,852 mi
Last recorded250,852 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 250,852 miles

A little corrosion starting along sills and in front subframe

A little corrosion starting on brake/suspension pipes

An ooze of fluid from offside rear suspension strut and valve on engine

Nail in nearside rear tyrte

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inside

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Very little front or rear suspension movement, quite probably due to failing accumulators

Pass 14 Aug 2012 246,667 miles

An ooze of suspension fluid from rear pipe junction block, offside rear strut return and pressure regulator on front of engine

Corrosion stating near both front rear subframe mounts

Front edge of front subframe corroded

Front indicators a little pale

Front seat belts have some minor scuffs

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Some pipes starting to corrode at rear

Suspension seems a little stiff with minimal movement

Fail 14 Aug 2012 246,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

An ooze of suspension fluid from rear pipe junction block, offside rear strut return and pressure regulator on front of engine

Corrosion stating near both front rear subframe mounts

Front edge of front subframe corroded

Front indicators a little pale

Front seat belts have some minor scuffs

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge plus a couple of cuts in tread

Some pipes starting to corrode at rear

Suspension seems a little stiff with minimal movement

Fail 7 Apr 2011 240,696 miles

Fluid seep from suspension pressure regulator

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

Front subframe front edge starting to corroded somewhat

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Some corrosion starting on rear suspensin pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2011 240,696 miles

Fluid seep from suspension pressure regulator

Front subframe front edge starting to corroded somewhat

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Some corrosion starting on rear suspensin pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2010 236,933 miles

A couple of the million brake/suspension pipes corroded at the rear and along front subframe

Front subraame corroded along edge under radiator

Fail 31 Mar 2010 236,933 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

A couple of the million brake/suspension pipes corroded at the rear and along front subframe

Front subraame corroded along edge under radiator

Rear brake discs a little corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 11 Mar 2009 233,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 232,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 231,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 231,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 229,536 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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R251 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R251 WYC, 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 R251 WYC registered?

R251 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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