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B5 JFB

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,671 mi
Last recorded182,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 182,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 182,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 173,096 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)

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

n/s front gear box sphere

near side front handbrake low

off side front cv boot has slight leak

power steering pump has slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 167,093 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is torn. Suspension and brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape, offside rear is cut in tread. Spare wheel carrier is loose.

Parking brake performance is low.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 153,504 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 153,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B5 JFB is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,149 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 B5 JFB, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 JFB registered?

B5 JFB is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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