MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XMs year 1992

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Pass percent:49.18%

(The average a petrol CITROEN XM year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:913 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	84
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Registration plate issues	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Registration plate lamp issues	18
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	13
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	9
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	5
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	4
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	3
Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XMs year 1992

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