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R574 TJR

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 TJR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 127,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2014 116,026 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

front to rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension spheres weak in operation

Fail 19 Nov 2014 115,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

front to rear suspension pipes at rear starting to corrode

rear suspension spheres weak in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,146 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Fail 13 Nov 2013 102,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,168 miles

offside front subframe welded very good repair

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,702 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,898 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2005 61,425 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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R574 TJR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R574 TJR, 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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R574 TJR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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