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R492 PPE

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 PPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,985 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 76,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 76,985 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2005 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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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R492 PPE is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R492 PPE, 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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R492 PPE is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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