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R454 EAN

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s hand brake efficiency very low

n/s rear suspension sphere slightly weeping

Fail 4 Feb 2013 95,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s hand brake efficiency very low

n/s rear suspension sphere slightly weeping

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,522 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

loose baffles in rear crossover/box section

Pass 15 Sep 2005 65,624 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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R454 EAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R454 EAN, 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 R454 EAN registered?

R454 EAN is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R454 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 EAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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