MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both handbrake cables cracking
n/s and o/s front sill damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both handbrake cables cracking
n/s and o/s front sill damage
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?
Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 TLW is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R185 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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How do I check the history of R185 TLW?
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What year was R185 TLW registered?
R185 TLW is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R185 TLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 TLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R185 TLW have outstanding finance?
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