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R165 TLW

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,508 mi
Last recorded186,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 TLW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 186,508 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 186,508 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 163,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 163,284 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R165 TLW is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R165 TLW, 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 R165 TLW registered?

R165 TLW is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R165 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 TLW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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