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M856 NRH

2005 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

236,989 mi
Last recorded236,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 NRH
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 236,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Oil leak ()

battery insecure but held in position by retaining box

Fail 4 Jul 2016 236,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mountings adrift and split X2 (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

battery insecure but held in position by retaining box

Pass 16 Jun 2015 233,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2015 233,071 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 226,191 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear and offside front light lenses damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2014 226,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear and offside front light lenses damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2014 226,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 222,352 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2013 222,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

off side rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 221,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside rear light lense damaged but not showing white light

Oil leak

Turbo pipe from intercooler insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 209,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 209,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 201,506 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 201,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 195,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 195,664 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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M856 NRH is a 2005 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 M856 NRH, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M856 NRH is a 2005 Citroen Xm, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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