CarVerify

Free Car Check

N551 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,141 mi
Last recorded130,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 127,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,076 miles

nearside front drop link is worn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 107,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

There are some fluid weeps from the front hydrolastic suspension valve body/pipe unions

There is corrosion present (but not yet holed) in the inner sill around the N/S/Rear jacking point (within a structurally important area)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2005 54,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 54,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Citroen Xm reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N551 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N551 YBL?

You can check the full history of N551 YBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N551 YBL registered?

N551 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N551 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 YBL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N551 YBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N551 YBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.