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N286 PDL

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 PDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,398 miles

bonnet ornament may be considered a hazard

osr tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet ornament may be considered a hazard

osr tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag lamp on constantly

Fail 8 Oct 2007 96,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag lamp on constantly

Pass 19 Oct 2005 95,624 miles

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

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

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

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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N286 PDL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N286 PDL, 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 N286 PDL registered?

N286 PDL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N286 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N286 PDL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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