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R496 AUR

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,989 mi
Last recorded102,989 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 AUR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,989 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,276 miles

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

front and rear suspension has little movement

Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 81,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R496 AUR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R496 AUR, 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 R496 AUR registered?

R496 AUR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R496 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 AUR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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