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N554 SFT

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 SFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,211 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount lamination deterioting

Fail 24 May 2021 96,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected top mounting delaminated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess top mount delaminated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,926 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush wearing out (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,516 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,514 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,139 miles

Both front top suspension mountings weakend due to upper front wing tops corroded X2

Corrosion to nearside inner rear sill

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Both front top suspension mountings weakend due to upper front wing tops corroded X2

Corrosion to nearside inner rear sill

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,887 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 52,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,556 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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N554 SFT is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N554 SFT, 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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N554 SFT is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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