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S890 MKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2010 90,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,638 miles

pipework to n/s/r suspension sphere corroding

spare wheel cradle corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pipework to n/s/r suspension sphere corroding

spare wheel cradle corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,173 miles

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

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

pipe to n/s/r accumalator/sphere corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,173 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

pipe to n/s/r accumalator/sphere corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,051 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,563 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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S890 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S890 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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What year was S890 MKV registered?

S890 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S890 MKV safe to buy?

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