MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?
Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 DKE is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R85 DKE, 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 R85 DKE registered?
R85 DKE is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R85 DKE safe to buy?
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