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N561 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,558 mi
Last recorded138,558 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 138,558 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 137,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 136,945 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 136,939 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 135,708 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 135,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N561 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N561 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 N561 YBL registered?

N561 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N561 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 YBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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