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R909 XAR

1997 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xm113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,591 miles

EML on

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

power steering pump damp in oil

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

EML on

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

power steering pump damp in oil

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,760 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished on the outer wall

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,760 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre is perished on the outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,617 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,350 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 58,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 56,464 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 56,464 miles

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

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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R909 XAR is a 1997 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R909 XAR, 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 R909 XAR registered?

R909 XAR is a 1997 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R909 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 XAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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