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R790 BSF

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,952 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Centre Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,579 miles

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 25 Sep 2013 78,579 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,766 miles

little rebound left on rear suspention

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,766 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

little rebound left on rear suspention

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,851 miles

rear suspention slight sticking and slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,017 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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R790 BSF is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R790 BSF, 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 R790 BSF registered?

R790 BSF is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R790 BSF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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