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R220 ORM

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,199 mi
Last recorded153,199 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 ORM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 153,199 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 153,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 147,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 147,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 147,079 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both outer sills damaged

handbrake cable frayed

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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R220 ORM is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R220 ORM, 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 R220 ORM registered?

R220 ORM is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R220 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 ORM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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