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R543 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,675 mi
Last recorded228,675 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 228,675 miles

Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 223,444 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 217,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 215,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 211,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 206,134 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 202,933 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 197,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 197,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 192,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 185,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight dampness on suspension pump

Fail 19 Aug 2010 185,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight dampness on suspension pump

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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R543 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R543 HKV, 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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R543 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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