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P260 KVR

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,633 mi
Last recorded173,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 KVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 173,633 miles

Minor lhm fluid leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Slight play in power steering rack ram

Pass 27 Jan 2010 173,633 miles

Minor lhm fluid leak

Oil leak

Oil leak

Slight play in power steering rack ram

Pass 14 Jan 2009 164,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 164,989 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 158,338 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 150,127 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 150,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P260 KVR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P260 KVR, 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 P260 KVR registered?

P260 KVR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P260 KVR safe to buy?

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