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N591 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,961 mi
Last recorded148,961 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,961 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 148,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 141,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 133,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 133,225 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 125,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 125,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 114,234 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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N591 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N591 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 N591 YBL registered?

N591 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N591 YBL safe to buy?

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