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R208 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,648 mi
Last recorded167,648 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 167,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,949 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,949 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,631 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 147,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside floor has slight corrosion but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 136,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,299 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 134,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,101 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 103,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 96,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service 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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R208 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R208 HKV, 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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R208 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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