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G6 ALJ

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,713 mi
Last recorded187,713 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 ALJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 187,713 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damp with fluid

Offside front fluid suspension unit damp with fluid

Rear brakes slow to operate when brake pedal applied

Suspension and power brake fluid pump damp with fluid

Various areas of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2015 187,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/60/15 - 205/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damp with fluid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fluid suspension unit damp with fluid

Rear brakes slow to operate when brake pedal applied

Suspension and power brake fluid pump damp with fluid

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 184,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 184,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 177,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 174,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 174,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 171,997 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 165,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 138,956 miles

rear service brakes slow to respond.

tiny amount of play in offside track rod end.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 138,956 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear service brakes slow to respond.

tiny amount of play in offside track rod end.

Pass 4 May 2007 132,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 132,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,042 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 117,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front no plate starting to discolour

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2005 110,797 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 110,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WASHERS NEED ADJUSTMENT

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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G6 ALJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,446 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 G6 ALJ, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G6 ALJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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