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V980 VWL

1999 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,455 mi
Last recorded130,455 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xm103,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,443 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,180 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,069 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light misting of fluid around rear suspension spheres

Fail 21 Jun 2012

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light misting of fluid around rear suspension spheres

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake discs pitted and corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,307 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various pipes and hose, front and rear painted or greased, so unable to check fully

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,728 miles

both front tyres just legal. legal limit 1.6mm fronts on this vehicle around 1.8mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,524 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,585 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 66,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 49,306 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2005 49,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V980 VWL is a 1999 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V980 VWL, 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.

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V980 VWL is a 1999 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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