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R235 HGJ

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 HGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,491 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 102,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres outer side wall perished

michelin tyres 205/65/15/94v

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 100,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,240 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,240 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,369 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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R235 HGJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R235 HGJ, 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 R235 HGJ registered?

R235 HGJ is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R235 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 HGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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