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N293 ONS

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,274 mi
Last recorded141,274 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 ONS
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,274 miles

Oil leak

hydraulic suspension leak nearside front not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 12,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre walls cracking

front accumulator seeping slightly

o/s/r light lens holed

Fail 16 May 2013 125,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyre side walls cracking

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

Hole in offside rear light lens

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,987 miles

both hand brake cable split

slight leak from offside front suspension pipe

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 118,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,575 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2008 104,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,023 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 94,023 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2005 87,890 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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N293 ONS is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

N293 ONS is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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