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N149 MCL

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,637 mi
Last recorded69,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 MCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,624 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 69,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N149 MCL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N149 MCL, 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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What year was N149 MCL registered?

N149 MCL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N149 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 MCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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