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R974 PBM

1998 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xm104,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 PBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,525 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 127,525 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 119,553 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 107,924 miles

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

o/s front suspension strut return pipe perished

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,851 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front return hose perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,410 miles

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

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

front brake disc near limit

Fail 27 Nov 2006 73,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc near limit

Fail 29 Nov 2005 66,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,065 miles

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

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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R974 PBM is a 1998 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 104,253 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 R974 PBM, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R974 PBM registered?

R974 PBM is a 1998 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R974 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 PBM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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