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N247 GMB

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,056 mi
Last recorded163,056 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 GMB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 163,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 160,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 156,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

floor sills and underside corroded badly

fuel tank damp

Fail 29 Mar 2022 156,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

floor sills and underside corroded badly

fuel tank damp

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded badly and starting to blow

long handbrake travel

outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 155,995 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded badly and starting to blow

long handbrake travel

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,816 miles

Handbrake effort only just met requirements

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,306 miles

Corrosion starting on rear sphere mounting points

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 24 May 2017 144,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,646 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,406 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,934 miles

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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N247 GMB is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N247 GMB, 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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N247 GMB is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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