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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XMs year 2000

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mot history
Pass percent:66.96%
(The average a petrol CITROEN XM year 2000 passes without issue)
Based on:572 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|7
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Windscreen washer not working 6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively |8.4.1 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter |7.2.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper fixing bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function affected spheres (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged |3.4.2|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Central Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowning rusted out centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area subframe with in 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Central Upper Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter acting with indicator |4.3.3 |b||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cil |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Inner Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point area near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension nmounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected |5.3.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Fuel pipe damaged tank breather |6.1.3 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking at the pump (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills |2.4.A.3|1
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn |2.5.C.2c|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area |7.1.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill|with in 300 mm rear suspension component mounting| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill|with in 300 mm rear suspension component mounting| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking accumilator (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged |3.4.2|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.051 (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1

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