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R304 WJN

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,680 mi
Last recorded206,680 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 WJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 206,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 206,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 206,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 190,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 180,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing (205/65R15)

minor damage to the front of both sills

Pass 3 Jun 2014 168,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside sill damaged

offside sill damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 168,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sill damaged

offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 159,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 145,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion/damage both front wing/sills

offside rear suspension unit slight movement when jacked up

Pass 24 May 2011 134,380 miles

O/S/R suspension ram inscure when vechicle lifted.

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

Rear pads low!

Pass 26 May 2010 124,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 114,599 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 106,473 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 95,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 83,765 miles

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

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

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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R304 WJN is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R304 WJN, 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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R304 WJN is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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