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N141 RFH

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,618 mi
Last recorded143,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 RFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2014 142,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 139,436 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 May 2013 139,430 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 May 2012 135,464 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 135,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s handbrake cables outer casings in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2011 130,361 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 130,188 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

dip stick broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,733 miles

light windscreen scratching

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dip stick broken

front numberplate damaged but still legible

horn note poor

off side parking brake appears to requires atention

oil stains around oil filter suspension pump area

Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dip stick broken

front numberplate damaged but still legible

horn note poor

light windscreen scratching

oil stains around oil filter suspension pump area

Fail 1 May 2009 121,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dip stick broken

light scratching on wind screen and wipers poor

offside front tyre looks low on presure

Pass 1 May 2009 121,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dip stick broken

light scratching on wind screen and wipers poor

offside front tyre looks low on presure

Pass 25 Apr 2008 116,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 114,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cut to inner edge

windscreen light surface scratching drivers side

Fail 19 Mar 2007 114,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cut to inner edge

windsreen light surface scratching drivers side,

Pass 22 Mar 2006 110,347 miles

both front wiper blade some smearing recommend replace blades

dampness of fluid hydraulics at regulator/ hp pump recommend attention next service

drivers side washer jet,part of jet blocked

front and rear suspension firm in operation push or pull down

offside front brake binding on slighty,wheel free check no evidence on rbt

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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N141 RFH is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N141 RFH, 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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N141 RFH is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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