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R65 GDL

1998 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,398 mi
Last recorded57,398 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 GDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front & rear sub frames,body & suspension components corroded

parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front & rear sub frames,body & suspension components corroded

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,671 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,539 miles

front & rear sub-frames corroded,

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, tread starting to split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear sub-frames corroded,

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, tread starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

inner sills, suspension components, sub-frames corroded

parking brake cables in poor condition

splits in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,327 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sills, suspension components, sub-frames corroded

parking brake cables in poor condition

splits in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,172 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,942 miles

Oil leak

front sub-frame corroded

front wheels binding slightly

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

offside front tyre sidewall damaged & tread splitting

radiator in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front sub-frame corroded

front wheels binding slightly

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

offside front tyre sidewall damaged & tread splitting

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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R65 GDL is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 104,253 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 R65 GDL, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R65 GDL registered?

R65 GDL is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R65 GDL safe to buy?

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