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N545 ODF

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 ODF
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s floor chassis corroded

o/s front and both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,272 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,047 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear sill backing plate corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,570 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,022 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 112,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear cross box starting to deteriorate

offside front subframe starting to corrode

slight fluid leak noted from regulator

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,829 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 98,800 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,311 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,437 miles

Both parking brake cable outer casings deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Both parking brake cable outer casings deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside handbrake cable outer casings split.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,581 miles

Corrosion noted on nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside handbrake cable outer casings split.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,755 miles

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

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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N545 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N545 ODF, 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 N545 ODF registered?

N545 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N545 ODF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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