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S779 MKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,399 mi
Last recorded140,399 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 140,330 miles

Offside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes binding

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front`s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,172 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 136,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,381 miles

outer and inner sills starting to corrode .

Fail 27 Jul 2017 133,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

outer and inner sills starting to corrode .

Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,714 miles

sills and floor rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2016 129,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills and floor rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,559 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,559 miles

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

rad leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,336 miles

exhaust leaks joints

Fail 12 Jun 2014 121,336 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leaks joints

Pass 23 May 2013 115,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 115,905 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 111,326 miles

exhaust poor condition

spare wheel darrier and nsr sus pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 104,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre worn edge

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 104,269 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre worn edge

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 99,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 90,775 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 83,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 77,819 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 77,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rattle in catalitic converter

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 11 Jan 2006 70,987 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty // front discs rusty // nearside windscreen scrathed

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,987 miles

exhaust system rusty // front discs rusty // nearside windscreen scrathed

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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S779 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S779 MKV, 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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S779 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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