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R562 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,950 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 67,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,354 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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R562 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R562 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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What year was R562 HKV registered?

R562 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R562 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 HKV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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