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R197 DGO

1998 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 DGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust slightly resting on cross-member

front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 55,002 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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R197 DGO is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R197 DGO, 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 R197 DGO registered?

R197 DGO is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R197 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 DGO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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