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P319 XCU

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,445 mi
Last recorded156,445 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 XCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 156,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 156,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 148,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front sub-frame

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

slight movement in nearside track control arm

Fail 22 Apr 2009 142,350 miles

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front sub-frame

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

slight movement in nearside track control arm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 140,891 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,729 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 138,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

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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P319 XCU is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P319 XCU, 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 P319 XCU registered?

P319 XCU is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P319 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 XCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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