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R72 CGO

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,215 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 77,211 miles

Brake disc contaminated both side rear (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 76,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 75,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 75,310 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,823 miles

advise front discs excessivly corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise front discs excessivly corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/f outrigger

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,812 miles

corrosion n/s/f outrigger

Fail 18 Dec 2013 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,784 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 53,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre outer wall parished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,432 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,074 miles

Both front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front wipers smearing when tested

Offside rear tyre badly deteriorating recommend new tyre

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of pedal lever and pedal rubber missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Delay on both rear brake coming on when foot brake has been applied recommend having checked by main dealers as this maybe faulty and DANGEROUS!!

Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front wipers smearing when tested

Offside rear tyre badly deteriorating recommend new tyre

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of pedal lever and pedal rubber missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Delay on both rear brake coming on when foot brake has been applied recommend having checked by main dealers as this maybe faulty and DANGEROUS!!

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front & off side rear tyer need to be change

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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R72 CGO is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R72 CGO, 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 R72 CGO registered?

R72 CGO is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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