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R343 CDT

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 CDT
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,047 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 103,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,015 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 102,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,832 miles

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 2 Nov 2011 9,832 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 10 May 2010 92,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 88,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 83,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,932 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,932 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2006 74,219 miles

oil leak

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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R343 CDT is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R343 CDT, 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 R343 CDT registered?

R343 CDT is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R343 CDT safe to buy?

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