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R549 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,495 mi
Last recorded122,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 121,841 miles

exhaust cat rattling

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 May 2019 121,841 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust cat rattling

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2018 120,514 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 May 2017 119,275 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 119,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,320 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 118,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 117,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 116,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,190 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,470 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 107,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,351 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,594 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 100,594 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 90,160 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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R549 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R549 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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R549 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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