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R156 BBP

1997 Citroen Xm

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 BBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 109,213 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,264 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,251 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,421 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tyre very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp masks fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tyre very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,723 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition due to age related cracking

Headlamp masks fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,363 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition due to age related cracking

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition due to age related cracking

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,359 miles

headlight masks fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front tyre has age related cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,043 miles

Offside front tyre has age related cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,924 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 100,924 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,075 miles

defectors on lights at test

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,010 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,234 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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R156 BBP is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R156 BBP, 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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R156 BBP is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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