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R687 PKV

1998 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 82,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 82,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,244 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 77,230 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking ticking noise (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak damp

steering rack pipes wet with a fluid

suspension warning light on dashboard

Pass 10 May 2016 75,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight weep from accumulator

Fail 8 May 2015 74,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight weep from accumulator

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 70,338 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,908 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,735 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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R687 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R687 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 R687 PKV registered?

R687 PKV is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R687 PKV safe to buy?

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