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1999 Citroen Xm MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xm models manufactured in 1999, based on 373 real MOT test results.

63.5%
Pass Rate
36.5%
Fail Rate
373
Total Tests
109,170
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1999 Citroen Xm MOT Analysis

The 1999 Citroen Xm has an MOT pass rate of 63.5% based on 373 tests โ€” around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 109,170 miles on the odometer. With a 36.5% failure rate, the 1999 Xm is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Citroen Xm is Tyres, responsible for 2.1% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 1.6%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 1.6%.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Xm page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres2.1%8
2Body, Chassis, Structure1.6%6
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.6%6
4Suspension1.6%6
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.5%2
6Steering0.5%2
7Visibility0.5%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 109,170 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.20% per 10K miBody & Structure0.15% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.15% per 10K miSuspension0.15% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.05% per 10K miSteering0.05% per 10K miVisibility0.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.202.1%8
Body & Structure0.151.6%6
Lamps & Electrical0.151.6%6
Suspension0.151.6%6
Noise, emissions and leaks0.050.5%2
Steering0.050.5%2
Visibility0.050.5%2

Mileage Statistics

109,170
Mean
112,716
Median
92,343
25th Percentile
136,721
75th Percentile
3.34% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Citroen Xm has an MOT pass rate of 63.5% based on 373 tests โ€” around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 109,170 miles on the odometer. With a 36.5% failure rate, the 1999 Xm is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Citroen Xm, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 109,170 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Tyres โ€” 2.1% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1999 Citroen Xm models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 1.6% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1999 Citroen Xm models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 1.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1999 Citroen Xm models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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