General Information 131 RP numbers
198 Citroen XM Internet Reference Version 1.0
3/3/99
131 RP numbers
Using the RP number to date calculator I read about on this list (I lost the address, can anyone help me
there?)
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You’ll find it at :
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jint_nijman in the "general" section
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What are RP numbers (and why you should know yours)
The RP (Replacement Part) number is more widely used to identify your exact car them the
chassis number.
The RP number is a four digit number (ea. 5545) and you will find it stencilled m either black
or white lettering that is about 15 mm high on the left hand (nearside) front door pillar.
On a given day of production, every Citroen that rolls of the production line is given the same
RP number. So your XM may have the same RP number as several others although their actual
dates of registration (and numberplate letter) may be very different
The purpose of the RP number is importamt for ordering spare parts. In citroen terms modifica-
tions and spares and always specified using the RP number.
For example when their was a modification to the front brake pads on the XM, the modified
pads were fitted 'with effect from RP number 5229'. So when you go to your Citroen agent for
a new set of front pads, and give your RP number, you will get the correct set of brake pads for
your car.
The XM was a car which in the early days, required a mass of modifications, partcularly to elec-
tronic and electrical components amd the hydractive suspension. These can all be correlated
with the RP number. So remember yours
(Thanks to Andy Burnett and the CCC)
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