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R714 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

195,683 mi
Last recorded195,683 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 195,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 192,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 192,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 192,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 192,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 192,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 192,311 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 188,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 185,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 183,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 182,902 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 182,897 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2015 181,732 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake cable deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 179,614 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 179,614 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 178,835 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 171,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 162,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 151,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 131,411 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,679 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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R714 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R714 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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R714 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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