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R89 HMV

1997 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,807 mi
Last recorded126,807 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 HMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side light lens missing, but colour correct and no sharp edges exposed.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness of fluid around front suspension accumulator

Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,551 miles

Dampness of hydraulic fluid around front hydraulic pressure accumulator

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 108,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,997 miles

slight cracking in rear tyre walls

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracking in rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,438 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 87,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,703 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,915 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating

Corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front and rear brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Nearside front washer needs adjustment to aim of jet

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,003 miles

Both rear road tyres on vehicle are deteriorating on side walls of tyres

Front and rear brake pads look worn low

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear inner side light is not working

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,880 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 58,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R89 HMV is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R89 HMV, 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 R89 HMV registered?

R89 HMV is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R89 HMV safe to buy?

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