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N545 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2014 131,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 131,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 120,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front foglamp damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 106,099 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 89,348 miles

Oil leak

rear non obligatory position lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2010 71,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2009 53,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,797 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 36,797 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,808 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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N545 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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N545 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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