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K23 TOV

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,448 mi
Last recorded177,448 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 TOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 177,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 175,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 172,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 172,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 163,617 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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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K23 TOV is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K23 TOV, 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 K23 TOV registered?

K23 TOV is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is K23 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 TOV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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