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R509 RFV

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,596 mi
Last recorded198,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 RFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 198,596 miles

***nearside front tyre on legal limit***

***offside front tyre on legal limit***

Fail 5 Jan 2011 198,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

***nearside front tyre on legal limit***

***offside front tyre on legal limit***

Pass 30 Dec 2009 193,048 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 193,040 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 185,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 185,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 183,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 179,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 179,800 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside 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 RFV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R509 RFV, 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 R509 RFV registered?

R509 RFV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R509 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 RFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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