MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XMs year 1993

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Pass percent:53.55%

(The average a petrol CITROEN XM year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:999 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	79
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Registration plate issues	30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	26
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	14
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	8
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	6
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	5
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	5
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	4
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	2
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Centre Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XMs year 1993

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