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R185 TLW

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 TLW
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 167,976 miles

Oil leak

both handbrake cables cracking

n/s and o/s front sill damage

Fail 13 Sep 2012 167,970 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 162,078 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 162,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 157,123 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 157,123 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 149,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 145,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 138,240 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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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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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.

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