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R31 LFL

1998 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,897 mi
Last recorded123,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 LFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,897 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread area

unable to check front or rear brake pads at test

Fail 26 Apr 2007 123,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread area

unable to check condition of front or rear brake pads at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2006 120,398 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R31 LFL is a 1998 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R31 LFL, 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 R31 LFL registered?

R31 LFL is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R31 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 LFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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