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LIG 8295

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,831 mi
Last recorded194,831 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 8295
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 194,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 194,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 194,826 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 194,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 194,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 194,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 194,717 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 194,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body covered with under sill

Fail 21 Nov 2017 194,162 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill in/out (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 189,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 189,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

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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LIG 8295 is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LIG 8295, 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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What year was LIG 8295 registered?

LIG 8295 is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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