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R409 CFB

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,769 mi
Last recorded93,769 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 CFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 93,769 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,603 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 92,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 92,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,643 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both Front Tyres Slightly Cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,552 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,007 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,658 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,068 miles

Offside Front 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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R409 CFB is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R409 CFB, 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 R409 CFB registered?

R409 CFB is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R409 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 CFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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