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P778 HAN

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 HAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 143,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 141,095 miles

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted but of correct size

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin note cannot clearly see front and rear pads to fully assess (3.5.1g)

Offside oversized steering rack gaitor deteriorated but not split or pinched

brake discs corroded lightly

cannot see some pipes clearly to fully inspect condition

tyre pressures may be low

various oil leaks / old spills etc

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,604 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides faded / discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights dull ...advise req attn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 138,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable appears to be disconnected / broken (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to pump joint / union leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides faded / discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights dull ...advise req attn

Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,497 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 132,700 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake flexis coverred in grease and oil

brake pad warning light flickers (when pedal pressed)

cannot clearly bsee all brake pads

front position lights and nuber plate light discoloured

osf and nsr tyres cracking slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake flexis coverred in grease and oil

brake pad warning light flickers (when pedal pressed)

cannot clearly bsee all brake pads

front position lights and nuber plate light discoloured

osf and nsr tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes not testable due to covers

Pass 14 Aug 2012 124,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,185 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 120,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,506 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 111,506 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P778 HAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P778 HAN, 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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P778 HAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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