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R56 KAR

1998 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,873 mi
Last recorded166,873 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 KAR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 166,873 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear and centre front suspension spheres have a slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 159,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator switch req attn.soon.

n/s/front wing damaged

rear wiper blade req.

Fail 18 May 2009 159,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator switch req attn.soon.

n/s/front wing damaged

rear wiper blade req.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 151,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 124,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 124,109 miles

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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R56 KAR is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 KAR, 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 R56 KAR registered?

R56 KAR is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R56 KAR safe to buy?

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