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J317 JOW

1992 Citroen Xm

Grey Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,590 mi
Last recorded203,590 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Xm115,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 JOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 203,590 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 203,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 203,559 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Fail 27 Jan 2022 203,557 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine compartment (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + worn on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 283 miles

Nearside Front steering ram mounting bush slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 64 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 202,979 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Fail 5 Jun 2017 202,979 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Pass 9 Jun 2016 202,262 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2016 202,262 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2006 192,785 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel residue on tank (not leaking)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 184,735 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 184,735 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J317 JOW is a 1992 Citroen Xm in Grey with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 115,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J317 JOW, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J317 JOW is a 1992 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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