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R287 TPX

1997 Citroen Xm

Bronze Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,095 mi
Last recorded211,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 211,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 211,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 208,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 203,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 203,851 miles

Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 192,505 miles

advise rear drop sills starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 192,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise rear drop sills starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 177,693 miles

advise front discs

advise front pads low

advise oil leak on engine

advise sill to floors starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2008 162,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 162,580 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 153,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 148,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 134,724 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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R287 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Bronze with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R287 TPX, 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 R287 TPX registered?

R287 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R287 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 TPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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