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R557 VWP

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,956 mi
Last recorded121,956 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,956 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 112,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling under body/floor between centre and rear exhaust boxes. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens broken white light emitted . (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,518 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported holding clamp (7.1.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,717 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,715 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 79,367 miles

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,718 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,883 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 154,085 miles

near side wiper needs changing

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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R557 VWP is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R557 VWP, 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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R557 VWP is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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