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R816 FDL

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 104,988 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,657 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,593 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,103 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,103 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,433 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,608 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,289 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,223 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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R816 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R816 FDL, 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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R816 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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