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R509 BVS

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 BVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 164,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER AND MIDDLE SILENCER STARTING TO BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 162,253 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 160,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 160,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 157,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,835 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 153,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,045 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 150,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 145,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

lip on offside outer sill rusted away

Pass 13 Apr 2015 145,684 miles

lip on offside outer sill rusted away

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,706 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 112,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 107,472 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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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R509 BVS is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R509 BVS, 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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What year was R509 BVS registered?

R509 BVS is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R509 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 BVS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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