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R34 GDX

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 GDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,482 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle body and underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2013 124,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body and underside corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 112,889 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 112,625 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 103,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 103,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat rattles

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 96,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2010 96,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2009 91,068 miles

exhaust heavly corroded and holed

frt reg cracked

sign of lhm leak at o/s/f

slight movement at rear wheels

Pass 14 May 2008 80,161 miles

both frt wipers torn

exhaust corroding

frt windscreen scratched

slight play at both rear arms

various brake and suspension pipes corroding

Pass 17 May 2007 66,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R34 GDX is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol 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 R34 GDX, 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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R34 GDX is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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