Citroen Xm
From 371 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 34 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 34 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 30 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 17 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 16 |
| an obvious leak from any part of the system | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.9% of Xm failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 7.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £148.
Typical mileage
Half of all Xms tested had between 78,748 and 142,415 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,017 median miles, the Xm has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Xm MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Xm has a 71.4% MOT pass rate based on 371 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Xm?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Xm is steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Xm at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Xm is 116,017 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 78,748 and 142,415 miles.
Buying a used Xm?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £148 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 32.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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