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R385 CGP

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 CGP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,313 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray wet light leak not sure where from not heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet rams weak come down

Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray wet light leak not sure where from not heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet rams weak come down

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,078 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 124,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,696 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 9 Aug 2012 121,696 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)

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

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 6 May 2011 120,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 5 Mar 2010 118,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 117,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 117,416 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 115,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 105,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 105,151 miles

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

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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R385 CGP is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 104,253 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 R385 CGP, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R385 CGP registered?

R385 CGP is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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