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L226 OYB

1994 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,441 mi
Last recorded122,441 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Xm115,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 OYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 122,441 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 122,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

front number plate cracked

nsf bumper cracked

nsf side light len's missing

osf tyre has cut's to outter wall

steering rack has slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 27 Nov 2008 122,441 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

front number plate cracked

nsf bumper cracked

nsf side light len's missing

osf tyre has cut's to outter wall

steering rack has slight play in both steering arm's

Fail 10 Nov 2008 122,441 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nsf bumper damaged

nsf sidelight len's missing

osf tyre has cut's to outter

Pass 21 Nov 2007 122,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 122,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 122,441 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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L226 OYB is a 1994 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,681 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 L226 OYB, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L226 OYB registered?

L226 OYB is a 1994 Citroen Xm, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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