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R483 FTL

1997 Citroen Xm

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 FTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,035 miles

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

exhaust c/o emissions close to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2008 71,980 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

exhaust c/o emissions close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside handbrake outer cable cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,189 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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R483 FTL is a 1997 Citroen Xm in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R483 FTL, 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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R483 FTL is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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