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S898 MKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,761 mi
Last recorded123,761 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 123,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing

n/s lower stop light inop

Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 114,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel carrier very rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2009 104,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame very rusty

spare wheel carrier very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2008 89,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 99,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front suspension unit in engine bay leaking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,892 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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S898 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S898 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 S898 MKV registered?

S898 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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