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S969 MKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,669 mi
Last recorded107,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end X 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end X 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / Sill inner & Outer (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion: Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Exhaust, Front & Rear sub frames

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/ inner sills rusty

sill edges rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,550 miles

O/s rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Slight corrosion on brake and suspension fluid pipes under floor and at rear.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 85,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Slight corrosion on brake and suspension fluid pipes under floor and at rear.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,287 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,626 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,624 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 81,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,587 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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S969 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S969 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 S969 MKV registered?

S969 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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