MOT reliability

Citroen Xm

Q: Is the Citroen Xm reliable?

Across 5,654 Citroen Xm vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Citroen Xm?

The typical Citroen Xm in our data has covered around 130,654 miles.

5,654 vehicles · 25,681 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5,654 Citroen Xm vehicles and 25,681 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xm has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,654 miles.

5,654

Vehicles

25,681

MOT tests

6,507

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Citroen Xm problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xm MOT tests:

Other102%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Brakes4%
Body & structure2%
Lamps & electrical1%
Steering1%

Citroen Xm pass rate by age

How the Citroen Xm's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	67%
2	1	0%
3	8	88%
4	10	70%
5	34	79%
6	133	78%
7	297	76%
8	650	75%
9	1,101	71%
10	1,781	69%
11	2,574	68%
12	2,858	67%
13	2,909	66%
14	2,761	64%
15	2,264	65%
16	1,816	64%
17	1,366	64%
18	937	66%
19	760	66%
20	590	66%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,549), Diesel (2,094), LPG (10), Other (1)

Most common Citroen Xm MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xm MOT tests:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1,353 times)
Oil leak (1,142 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (866 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (793 times)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (735 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (684 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (592 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (587 times)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (417 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (403 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (391 times)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (388 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (367 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (357 times)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (348 times)

Citroen Xm pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	4	25	80%	81,031
2015	1	1	100%	86,091
2005	1	16	44%	236,989
2004	1	8	75%	65,821
2001	5	46	65%	116,359
2000	80	1,126	73%	120,125
1999	82	834	72%	140,564
1998	293	2,212	69%	122,784
1997	302	2,408	67%	137,189
1996	580	3,575	68%	132,645
1995	877	4,975	66%	136,130
1994	670	3,390	66%	131,811
1993	573	2,452	67%	135,223
1992	578	2,376	63%	128,356
1991	238	891	67%	115,394
1990	288	1,278	65%	116,839
1989	19	65	68%	142,443
1971	2	2	100%	64,267

Citroen Xm reliability FAQ

Across 5,654 Citroen Xm vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen Xm MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Citroen Xm in our data has covered around 130,654 miles.

Compare the Citroen Xm

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