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S473 MJB

1998 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,338 mi
Last recorded174,338 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 MJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 174,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Hydraulic return pipe seeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 174,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Hydraulic return pipe seeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 173,646 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 173,641 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE INNER SILL & CHASSIS RAIL [CENTRE] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 172,901 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 171,612 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,612 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 169,956 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion underside / inner sills &c..

Fail 25 Oct 2021 169,926 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT SECTION OF OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR SECTION OUTER SILL / REAR OF CHASSIS FLOOR RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyres different size to rear

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion underside / inner sills &c..

Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,535 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion offside floor section

Fail 27 Oct 2020 168,535 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion offside floor section

Pass 6 Nov 2019 167,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 167,023 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of main chassis rail [centre sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 164,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 164,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER / CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 162,960 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,552 miles

Slight corrosion rear wheelarch [o/s] & underside - inner sills &c..

Pass 24 Aug 2015 157,724 miles

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes slightly corroded - n/s & o/s

Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 155,479 miles

Front exhaust pipe cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 155,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front exhaust pipe cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 153,221 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear inner disc pad looks thin

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

O/side chassis member slight corrosion & inner sill edge surface corrosion

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

Slight surface corrosion o/s front inner wing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 147,408 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 147,408 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 144,180 miles

nearside front steering knuckle slight movement

Fail 4 Jun 2010 144,177 miles

Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 139,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 139,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Dec 2007 133,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 125,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 116,811 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 116,635 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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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S473 MJB is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 S473 MJB, 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 S473 MJB registered?

S473 MJB is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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