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N117 VBL

1995 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,493 mi
Last recorded74,493 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 63,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,573 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 60,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear tyre showing slight cracking to side walls.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,218 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 58,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N117 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 122,458 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 N117 VBL, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N117 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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