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R65 HKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,223 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,549 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,332 miles

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

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Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 72,212 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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R65 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R65 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 R65 HKV registered?

R65 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R65 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 HKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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