MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brakes slightly binding
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged
slight cuts in nearside front tyre side wall
surface corrosion to rear brake disc,s
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Oil leak
offside head lamp pattern poor
slight cut in nearside front tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside head lamp pattern poor
slight cut in nearside front tyre
exhaust damaged
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside stop lamp lens damaged
aims at minimum levels
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
aims at minimum levels
exhaust damaged
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside stop lamp lens damaged
cuts in nearside rear tyre.both front tyres getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
both front tyres getting low
cuts in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?
Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R296 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 R296 TPX registered?
R296 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R296 TPX safe to buy?
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