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R118 WAN

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

221,919 mi
Last recorded221,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 221,919 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 214,025 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 214,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel parking brake efficiency below requirement (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 211,835 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 211,758 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 208,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 205,613 miles

exhaust leak front

fluid leak nsf

Fail 27 Jun 2018 205,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leak front

fluid leak nsf

Pass 23 Jun 2017 198,100 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 198,003 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

area around collector sphere damp

Pass 28 Jun 2016 190,988 miles

rear inner undersills corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 190,988 miles

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

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

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

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

rear inner undersills corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 188,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 185,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 181,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 181,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 178,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 177,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 170,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine sounds noisey

handbrake outer cables splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2009 161,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 161,110 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 143,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 130,329 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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R118 WAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R118 WAN, 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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R118 WAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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