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R713 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018
Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 112,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,154 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 108,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,858 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 102,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 102,640 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,622 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,976 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 79,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,872 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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R713 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R713 JKV, 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 R713 JKV registered?

R713 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R713 JKV shows 21 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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