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P820 UNM

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

221,254 mi
Last recorded221,254 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 UNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 221,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 212,205 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 212,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 211,546 miles

the engine has a small oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 202,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf and osf tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2021 202,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf and osf tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2020 194,829 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

oil leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2020 194,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

oil leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2019 183,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch metal brake pipe from flexi to A.B.S unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 183,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch metal brake pipe from flexi to A.B.S unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 173,554 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak on engine ()

both front tyres wearing unevenly

slight blow on exhaust cat join

Pass 7 Apr 2017 161,475 miles

Oil leak on the engine ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 161,472 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipes (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

the engine has a oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 153,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on exhaust manifold

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Pass 11 Mar 2015 142,398 miles

blow on exhaust rear join

exhaust blow on manifold

Fail 3 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blow on exhaust rear join

exhaust blow on manifold

Pass 15 Mar 2014 138,800 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2014 138,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,146 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 136,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,186 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 132,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 126,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 122,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 113,577 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Nov 2006 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 95,128 miles

n/s handbrake binding slightly

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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P820 UNM is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P820 UNM, 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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P820 UNM is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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