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N558 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,043 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 114,140 miles

off side front tyre on minimum tread depth

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 84,018 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak on engine

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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N558 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N558 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 N558 YBL registered?

N558 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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