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S831 MBL

1998 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,518 mi
Last recorded196,518 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 MBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 196,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 170,881 miles

slight fluid leak from o/s/f suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2011 170,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight fluid leak from o/s/f suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 120,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 70,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,249 miles

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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S831 MBL is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S831 MBL, 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 S831 MBL registered?

S831 MBL is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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