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P142 JNR

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 JNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 153,237 miles

Central Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 152,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 148,571 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 148,533 miles

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 143,474 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 141,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 139,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,096 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 138,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 136,939 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 136,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 128,718 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 128,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2009 119,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 115,227 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 115,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 108,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 105,441 miles

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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P142 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P142 JNR, 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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P142 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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