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P850 XFG

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 XFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 147,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers split offside front top mount damp (LHM) front to rear suspension pipes corroded pressure regulator damp (LHM)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 142,684 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Rear suspension slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 142,682 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Rear suspension slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 139,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 139,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2006 134,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P850 XFG is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P850 XFG, 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 P850 XFG registered?

P850 XFG is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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