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R663 TAC

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,078 mi
Last recorded106,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 TAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,423 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel Hose To Fuel Filter Outer Case Split (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Incomplete

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension Pipe Corroded & Fouling Subframe

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Incomplete

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension Pipe Corroded & Fouling Subframe

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,162 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Incomplete

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Cracked Close To Cords

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Fouling Subframe (2.4.D.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Incomplete

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Cracked Close To Cords

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Fouling Subframe (2.4.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,727 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,398 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2014 97,397 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,413 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on the outer wall

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,413 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside rear tyre perishing on the outer wall

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,904 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on the outer edges

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perishing on the outer edges

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,419 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,385 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,385 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 85,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,935 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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R663 TAC is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R663 TAC, 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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R663 TAC is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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