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N535 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

152,975 mi
Last recorded152,975 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 152,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 152,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,124 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

waxoyled to underside,obstructing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

waxoyled to underside,obstructing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,997 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

underside of vehicle waxoyled obscuring full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2014 139,090 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 200,624 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 200,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 200,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 200,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 138,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 200,295 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 200,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 196,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,670 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 129,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 188,792 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 125,364 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 125,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 179,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 119,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front parking brake cables deteriorated

front suspension top mounting heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2008 119,655 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front parking brake cables deteriorated

front suspension top mounting heavily corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 166,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 111,012 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 111,012 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion to n/s rear suspension pipe,advise attention soon.

front flexi brake hoses cracked.

light oil patch to suspension unit n/s front of engine.

n/s front tyre worn low to outer edge,advise attention.

o/s front strut top cup corroded.

play to n/s front antiroll bar link rod lower joint.

slight bind to front brakes.

stone gaurd restricting view.

suspension fluid level low,advise attention.

Pass 11 May 2006 156,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,156 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 102,156 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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N535 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N535 YBL, 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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N535 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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