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R98 EKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 104,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight seepage of fluid from suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight seepage of fluid from suspension

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,824 miles

Advise only Offside front brake hose furrel slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 103,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 101,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 98,198 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 98,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 92,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate slighty faded

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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R98 EKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R98 EKV, 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 R98 EKV registered?

R98 EKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R98 EKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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