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174,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Front tyres different size to rear
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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))
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..
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..
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight corrosion rear wheelarch [o/s] & underside - inner sills &c..
Rear suspension hydraulic pipes slightly corroded - n/s & o/s
Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle joint
Front exhaust pipe cracked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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
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)
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
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)
nearside front steering knuckle slight movement
Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
play in nearside steering rack inner joint
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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S473 MJB is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 21 August 1998.
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