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S42 BNM

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,008 mi
Last recorded169,008 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 BNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 169,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 169,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 157,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,333 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 157,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 157,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,818 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to get age cracks inner wall

Rear brakes slow to come on and off when pedal is applied

Fail 18 Oct 2012 133,818 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to get age cracks inner wall

Rear brakes slow to come on and off when pedal is applied

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,040 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 125,040 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

can;t see brake pads

nearside rear sidelamps bright?

offside front suspension return hose broken off.. strong advise repair

offside rear tyre a bit worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 101,955 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 101,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 76,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S42 BNM is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S42 BNM, 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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S42 BNM is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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