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N226 CMG

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,230 mi
Last recorded168,230 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 CMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2006 168,230 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE AND HITTING TOWING BRACKET

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LEG RETURN PIPES PERISHED AND CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT IS BRIGHTER THAN OFFSIDE

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

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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N226 CMG is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N226 CMG, 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 N226 CMG registered?

N226 CMG is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N226 CMG safe to buy?

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