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S887 MKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,710 mi
Last recorded168,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 168,710 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 168,705 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 158,493 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 158,323 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 143,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 143,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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S887 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S887 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S887 MKV registered?

S887 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S887 MKV safe to buy?

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