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R263 CFS

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,154 mi
Last recorded190,154 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 CFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 190,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 178,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 169,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 156,279 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 156,277 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT STRUT RETURN PIPES CHAFFING ON BRACKET BOTH REQUIRE SECURED

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S/F HANDBRAKE CABLE CHAFFED CABLE GUID/SUPPORT INSECURE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

EXHAUST FOULING AND CHAFFING HEIGHT ADJUSTING ROD

Pass 23 Sep 2008 137,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 117,399 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 117,399 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,774 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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R263 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R263 CFS, 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 R263 CFS registered?

R263 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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