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N582 LYG

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,758 mi
Last recorded60,758 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspention getting firm

Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspention getting firm

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,734 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,236 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,115 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 46,115 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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N582 LYG is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N582 LYG, 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 N582 LYG registered?

N582 LYG is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N582 LYG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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