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N254 VBL

1995 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 95,133 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,895 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,733 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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N254 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N254 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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N254 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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