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R668 GFR

1997 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 GFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,415 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 142,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,898 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,444 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 129,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,436 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,427 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,103 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 114,103 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,431 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,431 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,673 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,540 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 74,298 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 67,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

IMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 25 May 2006 60,421 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 60,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R668 GFR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R668 GFR, 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 R668 GFR registered?

R668 GFR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R668 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 GFR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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