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R729 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 124,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 124,823 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Dec 2021 124,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,930 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 110,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 110,189 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 110,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,412 miles

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

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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R729 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R729 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 R729 JKV registered?

R729 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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