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R741 JKV

1997 Citroen Xm

Bronze Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,884 mi
Last recorded17,884 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,884 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r light lens repair

o/s headlight stane chipped

spare wheel carrier rusted & holed

Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,884 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r light lens repair

o/s headlight stane chipped

spare wheel carrier rusted & holed

Pass 7 Dec 2007 163,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front pad warning wires cut

front number plate damage

gear shift auto out of alignment

o/s head light stone chipped

suspension joined n/s/f underside

Pass 15 Dec 2006 148,676 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 135,188 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

possible lhm fluid leak at front end

Pass 9 Dec 2005 135,188 miles

possible lhm fluid leak at front end

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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R741 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Bronze with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R741 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 R741 JKV registered?

R741 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R741 JKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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