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N557 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,373 mi
Last recorded194,373 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 194,373 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

offside front tyre side wall showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 2 May 2007 194,368 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door check strap missing.

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

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

Offside front tyre side wall shows signs of wear.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier coroded.

Pass 15 May 2006 186,412 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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N557 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N557 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 N557 YBL registered?

N557 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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