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N293 GVG

1996 Citroen Xm

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 149,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 139,025 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2008 139,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2007 126,076 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 126,076 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 123,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 123,428 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill panel damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N293 GVG is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N293 GVG, 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 N293 GVG registered?

N293 GVG is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N293 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 GVG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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