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R685 PKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,940 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 108,528 miles

O/S/F window n/w

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,528 miles

O/S/F window n/w

Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,108 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,806 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,496 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,333 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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R685 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R685 PKV, 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 R685 PKV registered?

R685 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R685 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 PKV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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