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N318 GVG

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,626 mi
Last recorded129,626 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2011 129,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 122,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 119,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 108,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 98,506 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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N318 GVG is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N318 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 N318 GVG registered?

N318 GVG is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N318 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 GVG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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