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N389 VBL

1995 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,770 mi
Last recorded10,770 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 102,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,593 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 96,593 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 92,198 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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N389 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 122,458 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 N389 VBL, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N389 VBL registered?

N389 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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