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R153 PKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,159 mi
Last recorded178,159 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 178,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 170,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 170,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 165,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 156,436 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 156,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,619 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 143,647 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 138,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 138,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,329 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 119,329 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)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 119,197 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 112,940 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 112,934 miles

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

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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R153 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 104,253 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 R153 PKV, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R153 PKV registered?

R153 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R153 PKV safe to buy?

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