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R76 CGO

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 164,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front lower (6.1.B.2)

Light corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake disc showing previous signs of binding

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Timing belt?

Fail 9 Nov 2015 164,005 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Body has slight corrosion Both front lower (6.1.B.2)

Light corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake disc showing previous signs of binding

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Timing belt?

Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,936 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges and void of tread

rear inner brake pads appear low

rear tailgate struts u/s

signs of slight hydraulic oil leak at front of engine

timing belt??

Fail 2 Dec 2014 162,936 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges and void of tread

rear inner brake pads appear low

rear tailgate struts u/s

signs of slight hydraulic oil leak at front of engine

timing belt??

Pass 29 Jan 2013 148,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,089 miles

Cambelt replacement at 72000 mile intervals

N/S brake cable corroded ,casing split and rubbing on inner rim of road wheel when on full left lock

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

O/S parking brake cable casing split

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 126,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cambelt replacement at 72000 mile intervals

N/S brake cable corroded ,casing split and rubbing on inner rim of road wheel when on full left lock

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

O/S parking brake cable casing split

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 115,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 99,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 96,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 94,681 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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R76 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R76 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 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 R76 CGO registered?

R76 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R76 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 CGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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