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P808 EDP

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 102,487 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,477 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,343 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 97,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,401 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 88,401 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front indicator bulbs ageing, front wiper blades smearing and n/s jets requires adjusting, initial damage to o/s/r seatbelt webbing, o/s/r tyre inner & outer walls showing low pressure damage

o/s/f strut/shock absorber top mounting separating/splitting, no movement but recommend replacement, centre front sphere mount damp?, initial movement to o/s/f drop link, park solinoid intermittant fault, belt end of engine noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,607 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 86,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P808 EDP is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P808 EDP, 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 P808 EDP registered?

P808 EDP is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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