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S686 CPB

1998 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,267 mi
Last recorded204,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 CPB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 204,267 miles

os wiper blade split---osf tyre wearing very low/bald on inside edge---nsf tyre wearing very low---oil leaks---windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Jan 2009 204,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

os wiper blade split---osf tyre wearing very low/bald on inside edge---nsf tyre wearing very low---oil leaks---windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jan 2008 190,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

down pipe cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2008 190,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

down pipe cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2007 173,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 173,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 161,235 miles

both front tyres worn low †

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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S686 CPB is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S686 CPB, 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 S686 CPB registered?

S686 CPB is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S686 CPB safe to buy?

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