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N27 FTP

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

285,657 mi
Last recorded285,657 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 FTP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 285,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer seal weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 285,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s mirror cracked

oily residue on fuel pump

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 283,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

oily residue on fuel pump

oily residue on o/s/f suspension leg

rear chassis corroded by subframe mounts

rear tyres wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 281,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

oily residue on fuel injection pump

oily residue on n/s/f brake caliper

rear chassis corroded by rear subframe mounts

rear tyres wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer

slight lift in n/s/f strut top mount

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 280,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake/suspension pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2019 277,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake/suspension pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

rear tyres wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2019 277,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake/suspension pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

rear tyres wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2018 274,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension/brake pipes coated with under sealant

fuel pies corroded

rear exhaust slight leak of gases

Fail 5 Jun 2018 274,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Minor exhaust blow

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Slight play/movement in both front top suspension mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 272,554 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

metal suspension pipes corroded

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/f drop link boot split and ball joint worn

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f top strut mount rubber worn

rear inner sills corroded

rear number plate deteriated

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly on edges

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount and rubber worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 268,156 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/f suspension top mount rubber perished

rear inner sills corroded

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

various suspension pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 263,924 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f suspension strut top mount rubber starting to perish

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly

various suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 259,120 miles

exhaust flexi worn

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

fuel pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

suspension pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2014 259,108 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

fuel pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2013 255,153 miles

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

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

n/s mirror damaged

rear metal suspension/brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriated

slight distortion to o/s/r wheel

Pass 29 May 2012 249,682 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front wings corroded at rear

rear exhaust rubber split

slight damage to n/s headlamp washer

Pass 7 Jun 2011 244,426 miles

corrosion starting in various body and floor members

damp stain on fuel tank

engine oil leak

metal suspension/brake pipes starting to corrode

oily residue on steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 239,668 miles

2X INNER/UNDER SILL REPAIRED (UNDERSEALED)

CHIPPED WINDSCREEN

N/S FRONT BRAKE BIND

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT MISTING OIL REAR OF VEHICLE (NEW S/UNITS FITTED)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 239,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHIPPED WINDSCREEN

N/S FRONT BRAKE BIND

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT MISTING OIL REAR OF VEHICLE (NEW S/UNITS FITTED)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 234,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 234,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 225,272 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

slight exhaust leaks

slight leak from o/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 12 Apr 2008 224,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

slight exhaust leaks

slight leak from o/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 11 Apr 2007 206,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 185,767 miles

severe wear in steering rack inner joint attention advised

Fail 27 Mar 2006 185,767 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

severe wear in nearside steering rack inner joint.attention advised.

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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N27 FTP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N27 FTP, 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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N27 FTP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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