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P813 GTV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,958 mi
Last recorded160,958 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 GTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 160,958 miles

front subframe showing corrosion and has already been patched and welded

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow

Pass 19 May 2011 155,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 155,245 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 149,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 142,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 122,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 137,504 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 137,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Joint clamp in between middle and rear exhaust box rusted away. Advice replace.

Rear number plate start to deteriorate. Advice replace in near future.

suspention fluid level low. Advice top up.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 133,596 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 133,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plates in poor condition

rear suspension pipes rusted

slight blow exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2006 127,709 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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P813 GTV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P813 GTV, 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 P813 GTV registered?

P813 GTV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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