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N272 FSP

1995 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,103 mi
Last recorded226,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 226,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 219,151 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 219,117 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 213,454 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 213,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 203,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 203,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 203,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 197,175 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 197,175 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 187,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 187,668 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 178,079 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 178,075 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 167,389 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 167,384 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N272 FSP is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N272 FSP, 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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N272 FSP is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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