MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine/gearbox oil leak
Headlamps flash whan a door is opened
N/S Wiper blade broken but is clearing the screen
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Engine/gearbox oil leak
Headlamps flash whan a door is opened
N/S Wiper blade broken but is clearing the screen
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front to rear brake/suspension pipe slightly corroded
Minnor suspension leaks from componnents
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both inner sills correded
Cant see brake pads
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Both inner sills correded
Cant see brake pads
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Suspension fluid low
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in n/s track rod
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside 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?
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P489 SGF is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P489 SGF, 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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P489 SGF is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 June 1997.
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