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N544 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,541 mi
Last recorded180,541 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 180,541 miles

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

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 172,871 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 166,840 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 166,840 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2008 157,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 116,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 115,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise o/s/r tyre worn 205/65/15

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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N544 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N544 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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What year was N544 YBL registered?

N544 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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