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R874 SNF

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 9,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2023 92,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,190 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate is damaged

nearside and offside rear inner sill corrosion

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

oil around offside front shock area

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,389 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,389 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected head lights flashing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,792 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 88,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 88,845 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 86,457 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX BLOWING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TEST EMISSIONS,DUE EXHAUST

Pass 15 May 2015 82,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,899 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,089 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,449 miles

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

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

o/s/f mirror cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,449 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

o/s/f mirror cracked.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,737 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,588 miles

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

front no plate split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 48,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R874 SNF is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R874 SNF, 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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R874 SNF is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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