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P387 JDP

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,646 mi
Last recorded162,646 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 JDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 162,646 miles

both sills corroded

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 151,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 134,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 134,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 133,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,350 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres are perishing

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 126,302 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Both rear and nearside front tyres are perishing

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2012 118,519 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre box split and leaking slightly

front brake hoses starting to crack and perrish

front subframe starting to corrode but not yet considerd excesive

o/s front lense damaged

o/s top shock mount starting to crack and perrish

parking brake cables in poor condition

rear tyres starting to crack and perrish

Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box split and leaking slightly

front brake hoses starting to crack and perrish

front subframe starting to corrode but not yet considerd excesive

o/s front lense damaged

o/s top shock mount starting to crack and perrish

parking brake cables in poor condition

rear tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 102,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,498 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 83,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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P387 JDP is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P387 JDP, 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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P387 JDP is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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