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N594 DTP

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,019 mi
Last recorded162,019 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 DTP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2009 162,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

front discs getting warn

o/s/f lower swivel gaitor split

rear pads close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2008 152,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 152,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 144,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 144,914 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 135,103 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 135,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 132,108 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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N594 DTP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N594 DTP, 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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N594 DTP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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