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V261 GTP

1999 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xm103,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 GTP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 117,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 104,245 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 85,377 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 85,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V261 GTP is a 1999 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,455 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 V261 GTP, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V261 GTP?

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What year was V261 GTP registered?

V261 GTP is a 1999 Citroen Xm, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V261 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 GTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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