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P180 BCT

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,387 mi
Last recorded184,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 BCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 184,387 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 184,387 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 172,843 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 172,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 161,427 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flaking rust nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends

Fail 4 Dec 2009 161,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flaking rust nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 13 Nov 2008 153,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 144,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 144,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 129,148 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 129,146 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P180 BCT is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P180 BCT, 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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P180 BCT is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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