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S288 ORN

1998 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,964 mi
Last recorded137,964 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 137,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 137,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both front outer handbrake cables splitting

exhaust slightly blowing front joint

o/s/r lamp slightly dim ming

very slight play front bottom ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2005 116,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer handbrake cables splitting

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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S288 ORN is a 1998 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S288 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S288 ORN?

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What year was S288 ORN registered?

S288 ORN is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S288 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 ORN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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