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R83 DGN

1998 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 DGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside mirror tape in place.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front windows dont open

both inner sills corroded

engine light on

nearside front headlight has water in it

noise from engine

offside front wing mirror tapped up

oil at bottom of gearbox and engine

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front windows dont open

both inner sills corroded

engine light on

nearside front headlight has water in it

noise from engine

offside front wing mirror tapped up

oil at bottom of gearbox and engine

Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,159 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front windows do not open

engine light is on

middle exhaust box is blowing

screen wash cap missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,159 miles

both front windows do not open

engine light is on

middle exhaust box is blowing

screen wash cap missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,271 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,058 miles

Engine management light on

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,683 miles

Engine management light on

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Geberal corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,217 miles

Engine management light on

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,972 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,561 miles

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

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

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

radiator leaking has signs of corrosion

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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R83 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R83 DGN, 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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R83 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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