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R47 DGN

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,209 mi
Last recorded207,209 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 DGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 207,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 202,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 200,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 200,512 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 193,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 193,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork damper (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component deformed but serviceable minor leak (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 186,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 181,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 174,359 miles

Slight ex/blow. Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 167,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion over vehicle

Fail 21 May 2015 167,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion over vehicle

Pass 30 May 2014 160,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 160,095 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 151,745 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/front sill damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 151,744 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/front sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 146,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,530 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 138,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 131,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 131,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 124,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,994 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2007 109,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,332 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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R47 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R47 DGN, 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.

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R47 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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