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J9 XMS

1996 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 XMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 107,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 106,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,707 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 99,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 96,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J9 XMS is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J9 XMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 XMS registered?

J9 XMS is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is J9 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 XMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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