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R586 TWG

1997 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 TWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 102,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 99,906 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,030 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 92,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 86,885 miles

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

advise handbrake inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,655 miles

advise front brake inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,211 miles

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

advise spare wheel bracket very badly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 81,070 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise spare wheel bracket very badly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,356 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,356 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 71,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 67,183 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 61,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 61,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 53,955 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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R586 TWG is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R586 TWG, 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 R586 TWG registered?

R586 TWG is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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