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R731 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,031 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 114,031 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front windows inop

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2009 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front windows inop

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,644 miles

front to rear suspension levelling linkage seized - front suspension not raising/lowering

Fail 25 Apr 2008 106,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear suspension levelling linkage seized - front suspension not raising/lowering

Pass 18 Apr 2007 101,715 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 101,661 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,320 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 97,127 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump, moist with fluid, keep check on.

Stonechip on windscreen, keep check on.

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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R731 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R731 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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R731 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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