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P674 VGJ

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,262 miles

E.M.L. on

o/s/f sill/floor damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 112,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 112,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall.

Pass 16 May 2011 110,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 110,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 May 2010 108,615 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers window not working

Pass 7 May 2010 108,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers window not working

Pass 12 Feb 2009 97,467 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,148 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,499 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front numberplate cracked

n/s handbrake cable casing split

suspect o/s/f brake disc warped

Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,909 miles

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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P674 VGJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P674 VGJ, 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 P674 VGJ registered?

P674 VGJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P674 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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