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P860 BSB

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (11 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate44%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 BSB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust on o/s rear sill

Fail 5 Jul 2019 135,833 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust on o/s rear sill

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 134,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 134,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 134,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 132,458 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 132,457 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger next to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger next to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres close to leal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 127,625 miles

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 9 May 2014 127,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,216 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,688 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 116,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 101,805 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 101,797 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,179 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,102 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 70,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,726 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,726 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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P860 BSB is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44%.

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 P860 BSB, 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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P860 BSB is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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