CitroenXM MOT results
In 2025, 68.0% of Citroen XM MOT tests were passed first time, about the same as the 68.0% for cars of the same age. 5.6% had at least one dangerous defect (6.5% for cars the same age). The typical Citroen XM tested was 29 years old with 115,400 miles. Based on 125 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Citroen XM cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 68.0%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 68.0%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 2.4%passed after repair
- Failed
- 29.6%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 5.6%same age 6.5%
- Typical mileage
- 115,400at the test
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
By age at the test
Citroen XMAll cars that age
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-9 years | 5 | 60.0% | 79.1% | 101,700 |
| 20-29 years | 59 | 62.7% | 59.6% | 119,900 |
| 30-39 years | 61 | 73.8% | 71.3% | 115,600 |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they’re tested
Colour shows how common the Citroen XM is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.
- under 0.5×
- 0.5×–0.8×
- 0.8×–1.25×
- 1.25×–2×
- 2× or more
- Fewer than 5 tests
- None tested
Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.
| Postcode area | Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE Leicester | East Midlands | 8 | 6.4% | 3.6× | – |
| IP Ipswich | East of England | 6 | 4.8% | 4.0× | – |
| TN Tonbridge | South East | 6 | 4.8% | 3.6× | – |
| GL Gloucester | South West | 5 | 4.0% | 3.2× | – |
| B Birmingham | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BA Bath | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BB Blackburn | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BD Bradford | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BN Brighton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BS Bristol | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CB Cambridge | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CM Chelmsford | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CR Croydon | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CT Canterbury | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CV Coventry | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CW Crewe | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DG Dumfries | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DN Doncaster | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DT Dorchester | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| EH Edinburgh | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| EN Enfield | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| EX Exeter | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| FY Blackpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| G Glasgow | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| GU Guildford | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HD Huddersfield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HP Hemel Hempstead | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HU Hull | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HX Halifax | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| IV Inverness | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| KT Kingston upon Thames | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| L Liverpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LA Lancaster | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LL Llandudno | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LN Lincoln | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LS Leeds | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| M Manchester | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ME Rochester | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| N London N | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NE Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NG Nottingham | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NR Norwich | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PE Peterborough | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PH Perth | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PL Plymouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RG Reading | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RH Redhill | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RM Romford | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| S Sheffield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SE London SE | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SG Stevenage | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SK Stockport | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SL Slough | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SN Swindon | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SO Southampton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SS Southend-on-Sea | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ST Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TA Taunton | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TF Telford | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TW Twickenham | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| UB Southall | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WF Wakefield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 9 | 7.2% | 1.9× | – |
| North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| North West | 9 | 7.2% | 1.2× | – |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 13 | 10.4% | 1.3× | – |
| Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8.0% | 1.3× | – |
| East Midlands | 11 | 8.8% | 2.1× | – |
| East of England | 22 | 17.6% | 2.2× | – |
| London | 13 | 10.4% | 1.8× | – |
| South East | 20 | 16.0% | 1.4× | – |
| South West | 16 | 12.8% | 1.6× | – |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
Citroen XMCars the same age
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Citroen XM tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 6.4% | 1.0% | 6.4× | 0.0% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 4.0% | 3.5% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lights and electrics | 4.0% | 1.5% | 2.7× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on main beam Lights and electrics | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.6× | 0.0% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
| Other components: component leaking Suspension | 3.2% | 0.0% | – | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value Brakes Dangerous | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.4× | 100.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions and leaks | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5× | 0.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Emissions and leaks | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.8× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 23.2% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 16.0% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 11.2% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 9.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.0% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated | 4.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 3.2% |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output | 3.2% |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | 2.4% |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 2.4% |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 77 | 70.1% |
| Diesel | 48 | 64.6% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.