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N53 BDY

1995 Citroen Xm

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

350,618 mi
Last recorded350,618 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xm122,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 350,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (17%)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 342,898 miles

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres worn low on edges

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 333,814 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly and low on edges

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Nov 2012 224,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sill,s

offside front wheel binding

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,219 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 107,217 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 13 Nov 2009 99,819 miles

Front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear of inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,819 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,471 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,647 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,644 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,411 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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N53 BDY is a 1995 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N53 BDY, 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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N53 BDY is a 1995 Citroen Xm, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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