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N595 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN595 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 143,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,439 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 135,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,200 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 124,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,892 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 87,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,007 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,016 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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N595 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N595 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 N595 YBL registered?

N595 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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