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R57 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,672 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 129,667 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 12,728 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2014 127,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,282 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,698 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,983 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,405 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 119,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear doors cannot open from inside or outside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,510 miles

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 109,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 109,483 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,303 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 102,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 92,057 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 92,057 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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R57 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R57 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 R57 HKV registered?

R57 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R57 HKV safe to buy?

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