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S173 CEB

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,000 mi
Last recorded189,000 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 CEB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 189,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 189,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 178,400 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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S173 CEB is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S173 CEB, 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 S173 CEB registered?

S173 CEB is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S173 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 CEB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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