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R955 MCA

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 MCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 May 2007 73,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

reverse light lense damaged

Pass 18 May 2006 70,324 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 70,324 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

head gasket leaking water from rear of engine

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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R955 MCA is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,446 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 R955 MCA, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R955 MCA registered?

R955 MCA is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R955 MCA safe to buy?

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