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R715 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,780 mi
Last recorded166,780 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 166,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 159,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,505 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 150,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,811 miles

Oil leak

slight dampness at n/s rear suspension unit.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 135,811 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 135,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,650 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,650 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 96,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 94,897 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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R715 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R715 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 R715 JKV registered?

R715 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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